How far is Cordell, OK from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Cordell, OK to Elgin, IL is about 887.9 miles (1429 km), with a travel time of about 16h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 741.2 miles (1192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordell and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordell and Elgin.
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Start on the route
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto East Clay Street
59 m · 16 sec · East Clay Street
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Turn left onto South Glenn L. English Street
14.8 mi · 17 min · South Glenn L. English Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1386 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13.3 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
1677 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
369.2 mi · 6 hr 34 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis
3128 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1853 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
32 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Walker Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road
38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Continue on Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road
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Turn left onto South Randall Road
10.5 mi · 18 min · South Randall Road
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right 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 Cordell and Elgin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 44 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
369 mi · 06h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cordell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordell to Elgin?
The road trip is about 887.9 miles (1429 km) and usually takes 16h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 443.7 miles from Cordell and 444.2 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 741.2 miles (1192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $125.60 one way or $251.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 278.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cordell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordell and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 741.26 mi (1192.94 km).
#1 Cordell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 35.2906100, -98.9884100 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| 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: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 04m |
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 | $4.01 | $125.60 | $251.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $139.92 | $279.84 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $149.07 | $298.14 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $184.35 | $368.69 |
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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