How far is Elgin, IL from Itasca, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Itasca, IL is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Itasca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Itasca.
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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
2570 ft · 37 sec · Lake Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 390 East: Elgin-O'Harre Expressway
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rohlwing Road, Meacham Road, Medinah Road
1545 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Rohlwing Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Irving Park Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Walnut Street
1188 ft · 37 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1620 ft · 45 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
3 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Itasca.
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.
West Lake Street
Continue on West Lake Street
5.18 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Itasca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Itasca?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hanover Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Elgin and 8.6 miles from Itasca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Itasca.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.67 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 Itasca
Village in Illinois, U.
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.9750300, -88.0072900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Itasca (-88.00729, 41.97503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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