How far is Elgin, IL from Paris, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Paris, IL is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Paris.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1583 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street
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Take the ramp left
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1
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Turn right onto West Elliot Street
156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Paris.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Paris?
The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Elgin and 112.7 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Onarga
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 Onarga.
Gilman
Kankakee
Rantoul
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Paris. Straight-line distance: 170.39 mi (274.22 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 Paris
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,144 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111500, -87.6961400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-87.69614, 39.61115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.85 | $67.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
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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