How far is Elgin, IL from Saint Anne, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Saint Anne, IL is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.05 mi
02h 10m
Flight
75.84 mi
122.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.84 mi
Kilometers
122.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.05 mi
Kilometers
154.57 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-17T05:44
Arrive Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
9:30 PM CDT
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
Oak Forest
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois

From Elgin
48 mi
01h 05m
To Saint Anne
48 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Saint Anne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Saint Anne.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Villa Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Villa Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    1583 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    121 m · 12 sec · North Dixie Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Station Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · West Station Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Chicago Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Saint Anne.

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
34.6 mi · 36%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 19%
West Lake Street
10.3 mi · 11%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 7%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 7%
East Court Street
5.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Forest
01h 05m from Elgin
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elgin and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Anne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Saint Anne?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Oak Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Elgin and 48 miles from Saint Anne.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elgin and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Anne.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Forest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest.

RAIL

Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

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

Hammond–Whiting station

22 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Saint Anne. Straight-line distance: 75.84 mi (122.06 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 Saint Anne

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,174
Coordinates41.0250300, -87.7139200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Saint Anne (-87.71392, 41.02503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Saint Anne. The current time is 05:44:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.