How far is Dunlap, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Dunlap, IL to Elgin, IL is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunlap and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap and Elgin.
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Start on West Birch Street
34 m · 7 sec · West Birch Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1779 ft · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Legion Hall Road
1285 ft · 36 sec · West Legion Hall Road
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Turn right onto West Cedar Hills Drive
7.7 mi · 15 min · West Cedar Hills Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
103 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto North State Route 29
4.2 mi · 5 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 34 min
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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 Dunlap and Elgin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 00h 34m
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 Dunlap and Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunlap to Elgin?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Dunlap and 80 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunlap and Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 108.79 mi (175.08 km).
#1 Dunlap
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617000, -89.6787100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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