How far is Boulder Hill, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Boulder Hill, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder Hill and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder Hill and Elmhurst.
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Start on Circle Drive East
1261 ft · 57 sec · Circle Drive East
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Turn right onto Greenbriar Road
1618 ft · 1 min · Greenbriar Road
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Turn left onto Fernwood Road
92 m · 16 sec · Fernwood Road
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
82 m · 16 sec · Briarcliff Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 59
3.4 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
3161 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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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 · 3 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 Boulder Hill and Elmhurst.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Boulder Hill and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Boulder Hill to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Naperville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Boulder Hill and 21.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Boulder Hill and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Naperville
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 Naperville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder Hill and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.84 km).
#1 Boulder Hill
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.7125300, -88.3361800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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