How far is Barrington, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Barrington, IL to Elgin, IL is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Elgin.
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Start on Hough Street
1 km · 60 sec · Hough Street
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Turn slight right
87 m · 5 sec
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Elgin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Sutton Road
Continue on New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Elgin?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Barrington and 6.3 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 km).
#1 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,178 |
| Coordinates | 42.1539100, -88.1361900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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