How far is Elgin, IL from Deer Park, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Deer Park, IL is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Driving 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 02h 01m.
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.
Village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Deer Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Deer 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
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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Turn right
30 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 178: Utica, La Salle
1915 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight left
2941 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
10 m · 1 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East 651st Road
2722 ft · 1 min · East 651st Road
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Continue on Ed Hand Highway
1441 ft · 45 sec · Ed Hand Highway
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Turn left onto Tip Avenue
140 m · 22 sec · Tip Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
103 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
573 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
111 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Deer 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
30 mi · 00h 44m
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 Sunny near Deer Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Deer Park?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Elgin and 39.1 miles from Deer Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Deer Park.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Deer Park. Straight-line distance: 64.41 mi (103.65 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 Deer Park
Village in United States of America
| Population | 4,199 |
| Coordinates | 41.2950300, -89.0361900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Park (-89.03619, 41.29503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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