How far is Elgin, IL from Evergreen Park, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Evergreen Park, IL is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.28 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.98 mi
59.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.98 mi
Kilometers
59.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.28 mi
Kilometers
69.66 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-18T08:44
Arrive Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Elgin
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Evergreen Park
21.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Evergreen Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Villa Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Villa Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    1583 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

    710 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West 95th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest Highway

    1809 ft · 31 sec · Southwest Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West 93rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    1340 ft · 34 sec · South Cicero Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 95th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
13.1 mi · 30%
West Lake Street
10.3 mi · 24%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 16%
West 95th Street
4.02 mi · 9%
I 290 East
3.06 mi · 7%
Villa Street
2.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lake Street

Continue on Lake Street

6.73 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 32m from Elgin
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Evergreen Park?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 21.6 miles from Elgin and 21.7 miles from Evergreen Park.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst.

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

16 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Evergreen Park. Straight-line distance: 36.98 mi (59.51 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

Population110,196
Coordinates42.0372500, -88.2811900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Evergreen Park

#2 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Evergreen Park (-87.70172, 41.72059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Evergreen Park. The current time is 08:44:29.

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.