How far is Elgin, IL from Kenilworth, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Kenilworth, IL is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Kenilworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Kenilworth.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 8 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
846 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dundee Avenue
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Turn right onto Page Avenue
612 ft · 18 sec · Page Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Liberty Street
905 ft · 20 sec · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
2862 ft · 50 sec · Dundee Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago
765 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
2066 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
75 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1899 ft · 42 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
2653 ft · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Golf Road
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Continue on North Wolf Road
1328 ft · 26 sec · North Wolf Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Golf Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Golf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
8.8 mi · 15 min · East Golf Road
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Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Kenilworth Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Sterling Road
94 m · 14 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto Earlston Road
1224 ft · 54 sec · Earlston Road
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Turn right onto Park Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Kenilworth.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Kenilworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Kenilworth?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Elgin and 16.7 miles from Kenilworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Kenilworth.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village
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 Elk Grove Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Kenilworth. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.84 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 Kenilworth
Village in Illinois
| Population | 2,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.0858600, -87.7175600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenilworth (-87.71756, 42.08586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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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