How far is Elgin, IL from Flossmoor, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Flossmoor, IL is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
53.87 mi
01h 18m
Flight
45.94 mi
73.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.94 mi
Kilometers
73.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.69 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flossmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Flossmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Oak Brook
IL

Village in DuPage County in Illinois

From Elgin
26.9 mi
00h 39m
To Flossmoor
27 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood

    1168 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1676 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway

    1387 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2073 ft · 44 sec · Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 175th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Governors Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Governors Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Braemar Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Braemar Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto School Street

    668 ft · 30 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    725 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
25.7 mi · 48%
West Lake Street
10.3 mi · 19%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 13%
I 290 East
3.06 mi · 6%
Villa Street
2.43 mi · 5%
Governors Highway
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Brook
00h 39m from Elgin
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Flossmoor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Elgin and 27 miles from Flossmoor.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Flossmoor.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Flossmoor. Straight-line distance: 45.94 mi (73.94 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

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

#2 Flossmoor

Village in United States of America

Population9,018
Coordinates41.5428100, -87.6847700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Flossmoor (-87.68477, 41.54281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Flossmoor. The current time is 08:07:11.

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.