How far is Elmhurst, IL from Abingdon, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Abingdon, IL is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Abingdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Abingdon.
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Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
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Continue on South York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South York Road
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
570 ft · 19 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West, IL 110: West Aurora
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
24.8 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
2291 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2749 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Linwood Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Abingdon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Abingdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Abingdon?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Elmhurst and 98.3 miles from Abingdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.33 one way or $64.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Abingdon.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 148.39 mi (238.81 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abingdon
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.8044800, -90.4018000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $45.54 | $91.07 |
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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