How far is Elgin, IL from Chatsworth, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Chatsworth, IL is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Chatsworth.
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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
2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street
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Turn right onto East National Street
2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road
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Continue on Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road
39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road
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Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
1668 ft · 43 sec · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East 825 North Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road
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Continue on East 830 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road
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Continue on East 800 N Road
1346 ft · 24 sec · East 800 N Road
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
83 m · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Chatsworth.
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 Bridge Street
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23.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elgin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Elgin and 51 miles from Chatsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elgin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
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 Morris.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
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Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 88.69 mi (142.73 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 Chatsworth
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 40.7536500, -88.2919900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-88.29199, 40.75365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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