How far is Bartlett, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Bartlett, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.16 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.23 mi
22.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.23 mi
Kilometers
22.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Oct 15, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-10-15T11:30
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomingdale
IL

Township in DuPage County, Illinois

From Bartlett
7.7 mi
00h 12m
To Elmhurst
10.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · North Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West North Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Street

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · West Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North York Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North York Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street

    39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue

    808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue

    70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    20 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Elmhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 37%
West Lake Street
6.56 mi · 36%
West North Avenue
1.01 mi · 6%
North York Street
0.74 mi · 4%
North Addison Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Street

Continue on Lake Street

6.73 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomingdale
00h 12m from Bartlett
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Bartlett and 10.4 miles from Elmhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bloomingdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomingdale.

RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Summit

29 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 14.23 mi (22.9 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

Village in United States of America

Population40,312
Coordinates41.9950300, -88.1856300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oak Avenue (-88.185553, 41.99503)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.97
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.99 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $5.84 $3.74 $7.47
Diesel $6.57 $4.21 $8.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Elmhurst. The current time is 11:30:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.