How far is Aledo, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Aledo, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aledo and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aledo and Elmhurst.
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Start on South College Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on IL 17
14.1 mi · 21 min · IL 17
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Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto IL 81
1.2 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Continue on South Street
2263 ft · 38 sec · South Street
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Continue on IL 81
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL 81
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
135 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Midwest Road
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Midwest Road
2986 ft · 1 min · Midwest Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aledo and Elmhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
135 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Aledo and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aledo to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Aledo and 95.3 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aledo and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nelson.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aledo and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 153.07 mi (246.35 km).
#1 Aledo
City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.1997600, -90.7493100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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