How far is Clarendon Hills, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Clarendon Hills, IL to Elgin, IL is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon Hills and Elgin.
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Start on North Prospect Avenue
2057 ft · 2 min · North Prospect Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
1908 ft · 42 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto Coe Road
2647 ft · 2 min · Coe Road
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Turn right onto East Ogden Avenue
938 ft · 30 sec · East Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward IL 83 North
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20, IL 64 East: Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Street
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1279 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Villa Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Turn left
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 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 Clarendon Hills and 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.
Kingery Highway
Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.17 mi · 00h 11m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarendon Hills to Elgin?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Clarendon Hills and 23.4 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Clarendon Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon Hills and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).
#1 Clarendon Hills
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,718 |
| Coordinates | 41.7975300, -87.9547800 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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