How far is Depue, IL from Elgin, IL?
Fastest route
The distance between DePue, Illinois, and Elgin, Illinois, is approximately 99.4 miles (160 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Directions
- Head east on W 4th St toward Pleasant St.
- Turn right onto Marquette St.
- Turn right to stay on Marquette St.
- Turn left onto Lincoln Ave.
- Slight left to stay on Lincoln Ave.
- Take I-80 E and I-39 N/US-51 N to Perry Rd in Alto Township. Take exit 93 from I-39 N/US-51 N.
- Turn right onto IL-29 N/County Rd 1300 N/Hiawatha Pioneer Trl.
- Continue to follow IL-29 N/Hiawatha Pioneer Trl.
- Turn left onto US-6 W/3300 E Rd.
- Continue to follow US-6 W.
- Continue straight onto IL-89 N.
- Use the right lane to merge onto I-80 E via the ramp to Joliet.
- Take exit 79B to merge onto I-39 N/US-51 N toward Rockford.
- Take exit 93 toward Steward.
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward Perry Rd.
- Continue on Perry Rd to Virgil Township.
- Turn left onto W County Line Rd.
- Continue on LaFox Rd. Take Bolcum Rd and Silver Glen Rd to State Rte 31 N in St. Charles Township.
- Continue onto Burlington Rd.
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Bolcum Rd.
- Turn right onto Silver Glen Rd.
- Turn left onto State Rte 31 N.
- Drive to S Grove Ave.
- Turn right onto National St.
- Turn left onto S Grove Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Consider starting your journey early to avoid traffic and make the most of your trip.
- ⛽ Make sure to fill up your gas tank before embarking on the journey.
- 🍔 Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to keep yourself refreshed.
- 🛣️ Stay on the designated route to reach your destination efficiently.
- 🚓 Be mindful of speed limits and traffic regulations to ensure a safe journey.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Depue and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depue and Elgin.
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Start on West 4th Street
40 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
105 m · 11 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 km · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
148 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Marquette Street
1759 ft · 48 sec · Marquette Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lincoln Avenue
2160 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1300 North
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1300 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3300 E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 3300 E
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Take the ramp slight right
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 24 min
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11
Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
24.7 mi · 36 min · Illinois Route 71
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
7.2 mi · 12 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
1.4 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 47
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Turn right onto Bliss Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bliss Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fabyan Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Fabyan Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabyan Parkway
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Turn left onto Kaneville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kaneville Road
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Turn left onto South Peck Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peck Road
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Turn right onto Keslinger Road
1 mi · 2 min · Keslinger Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
4.6 mi · 8 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 Depue and Elgin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Illinois Route 71
Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
24.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Depue and Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Depue to Elgin?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Depue and 59.3 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Depue and Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Plano
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 72.3 mi (116.36 km).
#1 Depue
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,838 |
| Coordinates | 41.3242000, -89.3067500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
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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