How far is Elgin, IL from Bradley, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Bradley, IL is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 50m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Bradley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Bradley.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1583 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Bradley, Bourbonnais
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Kinzie Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kinzie Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
2280 ft · 47 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue
984 ft · 24 sec · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
110 m · 7 sec · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Bradley.
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.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
30.3 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Elgin and Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bradley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Bradley?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Palos Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Elgin and 40.8 miles from Bradley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Elgin and Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bradley.
Stop Ideas Near Palos Heights
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 Palos Heights.
Summit
Homewood
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 65.55 mi (105.5 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 Bradley
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.1419800, -87.8611500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradley (-87.86115, 41.14198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
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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