How far is Elmhurst, IL from Beach Park, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
44.24 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.37 mi
58.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.37 mi
Kilometers
58.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.24 mi
Kilometers
71.19 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Beach Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
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
Riverwoods
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Elmhurst
22.1 mi
00h 31m
To Beach Park
22.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Beach Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Beach Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North York Street

    2517 ft · 1 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East North Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    958 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    33.1 mi · 41 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Belvidere Street

    2287 ft · 56 sec · Belvidere Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Green Bay Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Green Bay Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Lewis Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Beach Road

    131 m · 14 sec · West Beach Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    64 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Beach Park.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
33.1 mi · 75%
South Green Bay Road
4.36 mi · 10%
Belvidere Road
1.87 mi · 4%
West Yorkhouse Road
1.19 mi · 3%
East North Avenue
0.89 mi · 2%
North Lewis Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

33.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverwoods
00h 31m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Beach Park?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Riverwoods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Elmhurst and 22.1 miles from Beach Park.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach Park.

Stop Ideas Near Riverwoods

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

13 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

39 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

39 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 36.37 mi (58.53 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Beach Park

#2 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.55
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.28 $14.55
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.26 $16.51
Premium $5.84 $9.11 $18.21
Diesel $6.57 $10.25 $20.50

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Beach Park. The current time is 17:28:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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