How far is it from Limestone, IL, to Thornton, IL, ?

The distance between Limestone, IL, and Thornton, IL, is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Limestone, IL, to Thornton, IL, ?

The drive from Limestone, IL, to Thornton, IL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Limestone, IL, to Thornton, IL, ?

The fastest route from Limestone, IL, to Thornton, IL, covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Thornton, IL from Limestone, IL?

Thornton, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Limestone, IL.

Which roads does the route from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL follow?

The drive from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL mainly follows I 57.

Which towns do you pass between Limestone, IL and Thornton, IL?

Towns on the route from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL include Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Orland Park, Chicago Heights.

Are there charging stations between Limestone, IL and Thornton, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL, including Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL) (350 kW); Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL) (350 kW); Simon Orland Square (Orland Park, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 73.

Limestone, IL Thornton, IL

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL takes about 1 h 10 min via I 57. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Limestone, IL, Bradley, IL, Bourbonnais, IL, Tinley Park, IL, Homewood, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 49 mi

1 Depart left onto North Erickson Drive 1 mi
2 Turn left 62 yd
3 Turn left onto West Hilltop Drive 1 mi
4 Turn left onto North 5000 West Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto County Road 0 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto West Station Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Court Street 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto West Court Street 1 mi
9 Turn sharp left onto Kennedy Drive 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto South Main Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto East Marsile Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto North Convent Street 4 mi
13 Turn right onto Bourbonnais Parkway 1 mi

14 Take ramp left 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left 26 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left 3 mi
18 Keep slightly left 3 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right 1 mi
21 Turn straight onto Halsted Street 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Ridge Road 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Margaret Street 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Hubbard Street 144 yd
25 Turn straight onto Hubbard Street 1 mi
26 Turn left 115 yd
27 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Thornton, IL to Limestone, IL covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

73 chargers

Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL)CCS · 990 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL, 60915350 kW
Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL)CCS · 14975 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL, 60419350 kW
Simon Orland Square (Orland Park, IL)CCS · 288 ORLAND SQUARE DR, Orland Park, IL, 60462350 kW
Country Club Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4201 167th St., Country Club Hills, IL, 60478250 kW
Culver's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 760 E 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60628250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Thornton, IL → Lansing, IL5 mi · 15 min Thornton, IL → Chicago Heights, IL6 mi · 15 min Thornton, IL → New Chicago, IN20 mi · 35 min Thornton, IL → Cicero, IL26 mi · 45 min Thornton, IL → Bloomingdale, IL45 mi · 1 h 10 min Thornton, IL → Dolton, IL6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Limestone, IL, {fromState} to Thornton, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Limestone, IL, {fromState} and Thornton, IL, {toState} is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Limestone, IL, {fromState} to Thornton, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Limestone, IL, {fromState} to Thornton, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Limestone, IL, {fromState} to Thornton, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Limestone, IL, {fromState} to Thornton, IL, {toState} covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Thornton, IL from Limestone, IL?: Thornton, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Limestone, IL.
Which roads does the route from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL follow?: The drive from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL mainly follows I 57.
Which towns do you pass between Limestone, IL and Thornton, IL?: Towns on the route from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL include Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Orland Park, Chicago Heights.
Are there charging stations between Limestone, IL and Thornton, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Limestone, IL to Thornton, IL, including Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL) (350 kW); Menards Dolton 3120 (Dolton, IL) (350 kW); Simon Orland Square (Orland Park, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 73.

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