How far is Elgin, IL from Edwardsburg, MI?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Edwardsburg, MI is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Edwardsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Edwardsburg.
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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
17.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 331: Mishawaka
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Capital Avenue
1460 ft · 28 sec · Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto Edwardsburg Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Edwardsburg Highway
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Continue on Adams Road
2 mi · 3 min · Adams Road
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
4 m · 1 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 Edwardsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
79.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elgin and Chance Rain Showers near Edwardsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Edwardsburg?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Elgin and 71.5 miles from Edwardsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elgin and Edwardsburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elgin and Chance Rain Showers near Edwardsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Station
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 Lake Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Edwardsburg. Straight-line distance: 114.35 mi (184.03 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 Edwardsburg
City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 41.7956000, -86.0808400 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwardsburg (-86.08084, 41.7956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $4.43 | $22.30 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $28.22 | $56.44 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
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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