How far is Beach Park, IL from Elgin, IL?

The driving distance from Beach Park, IL to Elgin, IL is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.74 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.32 mi
55.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Beach Park.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.32 mi
Kilometers
55.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.74 mi
Kilometers
84.88 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Park
2026-04-19T08:48
Arrive Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wauconda
IL

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Beach Park
21.9 mi
00h 33m
To Elgin
30.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Park and Elgin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Park and Elgin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    64 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Beach Road

    131 m · 16 sec · West Beach Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lewis Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Green Bay Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Green Bay Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto North Riverside Drive

    1466 ft · 25 sec · North Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Casey Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Casey Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Midlothian Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midlothian Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Peterson Road

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Peterson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ivanhoe Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ivanhoe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Schank Avenue

    797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Barrington Road

    2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 25

    154 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on IL 25

    2671 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    648 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Dundee Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Street

    694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    95 m · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Chicago Street

    36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Park and Elgin.

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barrington Road
8.31 mi · 16%
New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 12%
Milwaukee Avenue
3.24 mi · 6%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.81 mi · 5%
North Green Bay Road
2.77 mi · 5%
West Casey Road
2.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Barrington Road

Continue straight

7.77 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauconda
00h 33m from Beach Park
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beach Park 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 Beach Park to Elgin?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wauconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Beach Park and 30.8 miles from Elgin.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach Park and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.

Stop Ideas Near Wauconda

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wauconda, 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 Wauconda.

RAIL

Glenview station

34 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

53 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

54 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

55 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Park and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 34.32 mi (55.23 km).

Beach Park

#1 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Elgin

#2 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

Population110,196
Coordinates42.0372500, -88.2811900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.856902, 42.421842)
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Park and Elgin. The current time is 08:48:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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