How far is Edgington, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Edgington, IL to Elgin, IL is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
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 in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgington and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgington and Elgin.
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Start on 140th Street West
8 m · 3 sec · 140th Street West
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Turn right onto 134th Avenue West
7 mi · 10 min · 134th Avenue West
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Turn straight onto 42nd Street West
2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West
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Turn straight onto 127th Avenue West
1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 28th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West
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Continue on Ridgewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road
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Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West
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Continue on Milan Beltway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Milan Beltway
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Continue on John Deere Road
12.8 mi · 20 min · John Deere Road
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Keep slight left
1799 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
50.2 mi · 54 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore
1739 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Peace Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto LaFox Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · LaFox Road
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Continue on Burlington Road
1513 ft · 30 sec · Burlington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bolcum Road
7 m · 1 sec · Bolcum Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.3 km · 1 min · 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 Edgington and Elgin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Edgington and Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgington to Elgin?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Edgington and 85.6 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 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 $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgington and Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgington and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 135.69 mi (218.38 km).
#1 Edgington
Township in Rock Island County, Illinois
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 41.3869800, -90.7637500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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