How far is Elgin, IL from Cazenovia, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Cazenovia, IL is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.32 mi
02h 55m
Flight
98.43 mi
158.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.43 mi
Kilometers
158.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.32 mi
Kilometers
216.16 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cazenovia
Wed, Jun 3, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Wed, Jun 3, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-06-03T04:31
Arrive Cazenovia
Wed, Jun 3, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Compton
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Elgin
67.1 mi
01h 27m
To Cazenovia
67.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Cazenovia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Cazenovia.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Villa Street

    2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East National Street

    2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North La Fox Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Glen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Randall Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Randall Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bolcum Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burlington Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Burlington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Burlington Road

    1532 ft · 33 sec · Burlington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on LaFox Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · LaFox Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    16.6 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Peace Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Peace Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    15.6 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal

    1786 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 700 North Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · 700 North Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 2160 E Rd

    3 mi · 5 min · 2160 E Rd

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Jefferson Street

    2760 ft · 55 sec · North Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Parkside Drive

    1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 89

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 89

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto State Street

    1070 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Cazenovia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
62.3 mi · 46%
Lincoln Highway
16.6 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.6 mi · 12%
700 North Road
9.05 mi · 7%
Main Street
5.42 mi · 4%
State Route 89
4.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

62 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Compton
01h 27m from Elgin
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elgin and Sunny near Cazenovia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Cazenovia?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Compton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Elgin and 67.2 miles from Cazenovia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Cazenovia.

Stop Ideas Near Compton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Compton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Compton.

RAIL

Mendota station

16 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

45 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

47 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

64 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Cazenovia. Straight-line distance: 98.43 mi (158.4 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

Population110,196
Coordinates42.0372500, -88.2811900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Cazenovia

#2 Cazenovia

Township in Woodford County, Illinois

Population1,688
Coordinates40.8503100, -89.3320300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Cazenovia (-89.33203, 40.85031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Cazenovia. The current time is 04:31:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.