How far is Elgin, IL from Montgomery, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Montgomery, IL is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Montgomery.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Villa Street
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Turn right onto South Liberty Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Bluff City Boulevard
100 m · 14 sec · Bluff City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Saint Charles Street
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Continue on Dunham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dunham Road
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Continue on North Kirk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Kirk Road
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Continue on South Kirk Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Kirk Road
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Continue on North Kirk Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Kirk Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Mitchell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aurora Avenue
2508 ft · 1 min · Aurora Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
1701 ft · 37 sec · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Montgomery.
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.
North Kirk Road
Continue on North Kirk Road
3.86 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elgin and Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Elgin and 12.1 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elgin and Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Geneva
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 Geneva.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 21.45 mi (34.52 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 Montgomery
Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA
| Population | 20,181 |
| Coordinates | 41.7305800, -88.3459000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-88.3459, 41.73058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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