How far is Clarendon Hills, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Clarendon Hills, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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City in DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarendon Hills and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon Hills and Elmhurst.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East, IL 38 East: Butterfield Road, Roosevelt Road
2166 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto Butterfield Road
1.4 mi · 3 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 · 1 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 Clarendon Hills 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.
Kingery Highway
Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2.82 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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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 Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Clarendon Hills and 4.5 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarendon Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon Hills and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.4 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 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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