How far is Elgin, IL from Streator, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Streator, IL is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Streator.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Streator.
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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
2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street
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Turn right onto East National Street
2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road
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Turn right
32.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North 2753rd Road
3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
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Continue on North Green Street
2119 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto La Salle Street
835 ft · 27 sec · La Salle Street
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Turn straight onto East 17th Road
1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road
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Continue on West Moore Street
785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on North Bloomington Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Bloomington Street
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Turn left
60 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
47 m · 3 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 Streator.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.6 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Streator.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Streator?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Elgin and 39.8 miles from Streator.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 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 $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Streator.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Streator. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.84 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 Streator
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1208700, -88.8353500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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