How far is Elgin, IL from Rogers Park, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Rogers Park, IL is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.5 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.6 mi
50.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.6 mi
Kilometers
50.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.5 mi
Kilometers
58.74 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM CST
Return by in Elgin
Sun, Nov 8, 6:36 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-11-08T16:46
Arrive Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Elk Grove Village
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Elgin
18.2 mi
00h 27m
To Rogers Park
18.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Rogers Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    10 m · 8 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dundee Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dundee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Page Avenue

    612 ft · 18 sec · Page Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Liberty Street

    905 ft · 20 sec · North Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dundee Avenue

    2862 ft · 50 sec · Dundee Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago

    765 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    148 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    2012 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Touhy Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · East Touhy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Caldwell Avenue

    794 ft · 13 sec · North Caldwell Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Peterson Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Peterson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Western Avenue

    2660 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Devon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Devon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Clark Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Clark Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

    1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    97 m · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16.6 mi · 45%
East Touhy Avenue
5.55 mi · 15%
West Peterson Avenue
3.16 mi · 9%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.51 mi · 7%
West Touhy Avenue
2.29 mi · 6%
Dundee Avenue
1.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

16.6 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove Village
00h 27m from Elgin
Leave By
4:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Rogers Park?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Elgin and 18.3 miles from Rogers Park.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village.

RAIL

Glenview station

16 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

23 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

27 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Rogers Park. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 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 Rogers Park

Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0086400, -87.6667200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Rogers Park (-87.66672, 42.00864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.83
Round trip
$11.66
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $5.83 $11.66
Mid-grade $5.15 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $5.71 $7.36 $14.72
Diesel $6.53 $8.43 $16.86

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Rogers Park. The current time is 16:46:32.

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.