Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Franklin Park, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Traveling from Chicago to Franklin Park is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 17.3 miles within the Midwest. You can expect to complete this trip in about 28 minutes, making it a highly efficient excursion that easily fits into a single day. With a fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly transit between these two Illinois locations. Since the entire drive takes less than half an hour, there is absolutely no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It serves as a simple, practical connection for those needing to navigate between the city and the suburbs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| South 25th Avenue | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| South Ashland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Van Buren Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Franklin Park, IL.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto West Cermak Road
Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
Turn left onto West Van Buren Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Van Buren Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward North 25th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Franklin Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the city. Because the route consists entirely of local roads with 0% highway share, you will be dealing with constant traffic adjustments rather than high-speed cruising. There is no singular long, uninterrupted stretch, so your focus will remain on maneuvering through urban and suburban intersections. This drive lacks the monotony of an interstate grind, requiring you to stay alert and ready for frequent turns. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that prioritizes short-distance navigation over scenic highway transit.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Cermak Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (West Van Buren Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big Shoulders," Chicago is a Heartland boomtown, its ethos defined by urban planner Daniel Burnham's immortal vision: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood." It is one of the world's great cities and the third largest city in the United States, behind only New York City and Los Angeles. As the hub of the Midwest, Chicago is easy to find — its picturesque skyline calls across the waters of Lake Michigan, a first impression that soon reveals world-class museums of art and science, miles of sandy beaches, huge parks and public art, and perhaps the finest downtown collection of modern architecture in the world.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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