How far is Elgin, IL from Boulder Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Boulder Hill, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Boulder Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Boulder Hill.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Villa Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Villa Street
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Turn right onto South Liberty Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Bluff City Boulevard
100 m · 14 sec · Bluff City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Saint Charles Street
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Continue on Dunham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dunham Road
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Continue on North Kirk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Kirk Road
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Continue on South Kirk Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Kirk Road
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Continue on North Kirk Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Kirk Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Mitchell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aurora Avenue
2508 ft · 1 min · Aurora Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
1701 ft · 37 sec · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street
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Turn right
748 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
82 m · 18 sec · Briarcliff Road
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Turn left onto Fernwood Road
92 m · 15 sec · Fernwood Road
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Turn right onto Greenbriar Road
1618 ft · 1 min · Greenbriar Road
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Turn left onto Circle Drive East
1261 ft · 56 sec · Circle Drive East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Boulder Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Kirk Road
Continue on North Kirk Road
3.86 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Boulder Hill?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Elgin and 13.2 miles from Boulder Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Boulder Hill. Straight-line distance: 22.61 mi (36.39 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulder Hill
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.7125300, -88.3361800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder Hill (-88.33618, 41.71253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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