How far is Elgin, IL from Hallock, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Hallock, IL is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.08 mi
03h 24m
Flight
107.99 mi
173.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.99 mi
Kilometers
173.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.08 mi
Kilometers
219 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hallock
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Hallock
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Peotone
IL

City in United States of America

From Elgin
68 mi
01h 42m
To Hallock
68 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road

  27. 27

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    15.1 mi · 23 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto County Highway 10

    5.1 mi · 20 min · County Highway 10

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 10

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
34.6 mi · 25%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 13%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 11%
West Lake Street
10.3 mi · 8%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 5%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peotone
01h 42m from Elgin
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Hallock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Elgin and 68 miles from Hallock.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Hallock.

Stop Ideas Near Peotone

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

29 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Hallock. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.79 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

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

#2 Hallock

Township in Peoria County, Illinois

Population1,532
Coordinates40.5614300, -87.5961400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Hallock (-87.59614, 40.56143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Hallock. The current time is 06:52:46.

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.