How far is Elgin, IL from Reedsburg, WI?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Reedsburg, WI is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Reedsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Reedsburg.
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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
2.2 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Wisconsin
1444 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
51.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23, I 90 Alternate: Lake Delton, Reedsburg
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Munroe Avenue
2582 ft · 1 min · West Munroe Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
115 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
118 m · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Reedsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.1 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Reedsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Reedsburg?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Elgin and 85.5 miles from Reedsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Reedsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Edgerton
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 Edgerton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Reedsburg. Straight-line distance: 135.24 mi (217.65 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 Reedsburg
City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 43.5324800, -90.0026300 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reedsburg (-90.00263, 43.53248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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