How far is Elk Grove Village, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove Village, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove Village and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove Village and Elmhurst.
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Start on Lively Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Lively Boulevard
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Turn left onto Devon Avenue
2956 ft · 1 min · Devon Avenue
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Turn right onto Busse Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Busse Road
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Turn left onto Thorndale Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Thorndale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North York Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · North York Road
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Continue on North York Street
2 mi · 4 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street
39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue
808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue
70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn sharp left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove Village and Elmhurst.
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.
North York Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto North York Road
3.07 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove Village to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bensenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Elk Grove Village and 4.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Bensenville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove Village and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).
#1 Elk Grove Village
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0039200, -87.9703500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
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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