How far is Cherry Valley, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Cherry Valley, IL to Elgin, IL is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Valley and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley and Elgin.
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Start on East State Street
1419 ft · 28 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Elgin Street
1692 ft · 36 sec · Elgin Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Irene Road
3261 ft · 2 min · Irene Road
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Take the ramp left toward I90
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 South
2175 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
2 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
1719 ft · 55 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Valley and Elgin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Cherry Valley and Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherry Valley to Elgin?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Cherry Valley and 19.8 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Valley and Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Riley
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 Riley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 36.83 mi (59.28 km).
#1 Cherry Valley
Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
| Population | 2,853 |
| Coordinates | 42.2347434, -88.9489912 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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