How far is Elgin, IL from Brighton Park, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Brighton Park, IL is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 59m.
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.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Brighton Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Brighton Park.
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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
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento Boulevard
889 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Sacramento Boulevard
2873 ft · 1 min · South Sacramento Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
1326 ft · 31 sec · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South California Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South California Avenue
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1172 ft · 26 sec · South Archer Avenue
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Turn right onto South Richmond Street
49 m · 8 sec · South Richmond Street
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Brighton Park.
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 290 East
Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Elgin and Sunny near Brighton Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Brighton Park?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Elgin and 19.5 miles from Brighton Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.16 one way or $12.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Brighton Park.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
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Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Brighton Park. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.94 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 Brighton Park
Brighton Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8189200, -87.6989400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton Park (-87.69894, 41.81892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.50 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $8.93 | $17.87 |
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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