How far is Campton, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Campton, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.71 mi
05h 35m
Flight
291.55 mi
469.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.55 mi
Kilometers
469.21 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.71 mi
Kilometers
535.44 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Campton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campton
2026-04-14T21:19
Arrive Elmhurst
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Campton
167.1 mi
02h 47m
To Elmhurst
165.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Welge Drive

    535 ft · 27 sec · Welge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    118.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North

    1529 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Kingery Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Saint Charles Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South York Street

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · West Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
260 mi · 78%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 11%
Kingery Highway
10.4 mi · 3%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 3%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

118 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
291.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 47m from Campton
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Campton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance 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 Campton to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 332.7 miles (535.4 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Campton and 165.7 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.27 one way or $88.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Campton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campton and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 291.55 mi (469.21 km).

Campton

#1 Campton

Township in Kane County, Illinois

Population11,063
Coordinates37.9283800, -89.8020500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Welge Drive (-89.802051, 37.928442)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.74 gal
44.44 L · about $44.27
Round trip
$88.54
23.48 gal · 88.88 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.27 $88.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.93 $99.86
Premium $4.65 $54.64 $109.28
Diesel $5.30 $62.27 $124.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Campton and Elmhurst. The current time is 21:19:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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