How far is Elgin, IL from Lynwood, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Lynwood, IL is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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 CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.48 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.11 mi
40.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.11 mi
Kilometers
40.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynwood
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00 AM CST
Return by in Elgin
Tue, Nov 10, 5:51 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-11-10T04:08
Arrive Lynwood
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Batavia
IL

City in Illinois USA

From Elgin
14.7 mi
00h 25m
To Lynwood
14.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Villa Street

    2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East National Street

    2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North La Fox Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Glen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Randall Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Randall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Randall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Orchard Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    888 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2610 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Rickard Drive

    1246 ft · 1 min · East Rickard Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Edythe Street

    94 m · 13 sec · Edythe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edythe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orchard Road
10.9 mi · 37%
Randall Road
6.05 mi · 21%
North Randall Road
4.46 mi · 15%
North La Fox Street
4.34 mi · 15%
South State Street
1.22 mi · 4%
Silver Glen Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Orchard Road

Turn right onto Orchard Road

10.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 25m from Elgin
Leave By
4:46 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elgin and Sunny near Lynwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 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?

Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Elgin and 14.7 miles from Lynwood.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Lynwood.

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

28 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

41 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Lynwood. Straight-line distance: 25.11 mi (40.41 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

Population110,196
Coordinates42.0372500, -88.2811900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lynwood

Lynwood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6836400, -88.3936800
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Lynwood (-88.39368, 41.68364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.35
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $4.67 $9.35
Mid-grade $5.12 $5.32 $10.65
Premium $5.68 $5.90 $11.81
Diesel $6.52 $6.78 $13.56

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Lynwood. The current time is 04:08:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.