How far is Elgin, IL from Oakwood Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Oakwood Hills, IL is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Oakwood Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Oakwood Hills.
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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
100 m · 13 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Avenue
1930 ft · 50 sec · East Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
2259 ft · 1 min · North 8th Street
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Continue on South Western Avenue
1804 ft · 48 sec · South Western Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Western Avenue
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenview Road
709 ft · 31 sec · Greenview Road
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Turn slight right onto Palisades Lane
807 ft · 36 sec · Palisades Lane
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Turn left onto West Lake Shore Drive
1026 ft · 46 sec · West Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto North Shore Drive
1839 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Shore Drive
551 ft · 29 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Oakhill Road
155 m · 22 sec · Oakhill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakhill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Oakwood Hills.
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 Western Avenue
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8.29 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Oakwood Hills?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Algonquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Elgin and 9 miles from Oakwood Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Algonquin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Oakwood Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.47 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 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Hills (-88.24286, 42.24641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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