How far is Elgin, IL from Libertyville, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Libertyville, IL is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in 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 Libertyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Libertyville.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2334 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto New Sutton Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Hicks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road
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Continue on North State Route 53
3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
1188 ft · 20 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn straight
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Townline Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Townline Road
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Turn left onto South Butterfield Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Butterfield Road
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Libertyville.
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.
Dundee Road
Continue on Dundee Road
6.5 mi · 00h 10m
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 Libertyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Libertyville?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 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?
Inverness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Elgin and 15.5 miles from Libertyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Libertyville.
Stop Ideas Near Inverness
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 Inverness.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Libertyville. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 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 Libertyville
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.2830800, -87.9531300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Libertyville (-87.95313, 42.28308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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