How far is Elgin, IL from Stillman Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Stillman Valley, IL is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
60.34 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.11 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillman Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Stillman Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belvidere
IL

City in Illinois

From Elgin
30.1 mi
00h 36m
To Stillman Valley
30.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Stillman Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Stillman Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    10 m · 8 sec · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Highland Avenue

    1930 ft · 50 sec · East Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Wisconsin

    1444 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

    2490 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Roosevelt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Stillman Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
36.9 mi · 61%
I-39 South
12 mi · 20%
North State Street
2.23 mi · 4%
IL 72
0.47 mi · 1%
East Highland Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
I 90 Toll West
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
00h 36m from Elgin
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Stillman Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Stillman Valley?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Elgin and 30.2 miles from Stillman Valley.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Stillman Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Belvidere

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

11 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

28 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

52 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Plano

72 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Stillman Valley. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 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 Stillman Valley

Valley in Texas, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates42.1072500, -89.1792700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
End: Stillman Valley (-89.17927, 42.10725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.65 $9.91 $19.83
Diesel $5.30 $11.30 $22.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Stillman Valley. The current time is 08:07:08.

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.