How far is Carpentersville, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Carpentersville, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carpentersville and South Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carpentersville and South Elgin.
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Start on North Kennedy Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kennedy Drive
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
158 m · 21 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Highland Avenue
1930 ft · 55 sec · East Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
570 ft · 11 sec · West State Street
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Continue on State Street Bridge
112 m · 7 sec · State Street Bridge
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Continue on East State Street
108 m · 9 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carpentersville and South 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.
North Kennedy Drive
Start on North Kennedy Drive
3.6 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carpentersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carpentersville to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Carpentersville and 4.9 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carpentersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carpentersville and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 8.95 mi (14.4 km).
#1 Carpentersville
Village in Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 36,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.1211400, -88.2578600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elgin (-88.2923, 41.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
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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