How far is Coal City, IL from Glen Ellyn, IL?
The driving distance from Coal City, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal City and Glen Ellyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal City and Glen Ellyn.
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Start on West Division Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on West Coal City Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Coal City Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Joliet
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road
2074 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton
119 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto North Park Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1009 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal City and Glen Ellyn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coal City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Ellyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal City to Glen Ellyn?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Coal City and 25.8 miles from Glen Ellyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Coal City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Ellyn.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
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 Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coal City and Glen Ellyn. Straight-line distance: 42.28 mi (68.05 km).
#1 Coal City
Village in United States of America
| Population | 5,351 |
| Coordinates | 41.2878100, -88.2856200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Ellyn
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.8775300, -88.0670100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Ellyn (-88.06701, 41.87753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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