How far is Elmhurst, IL from Bridgeview, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Bridgeview, IL is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.03 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.48 mi
20.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.48 mi
Kilometers
20.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.03 mi
Kilometers
27.41 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeview
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Bridgeview
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From Elmhurst
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To Bridgeview
8.5 mi
00h 14m

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
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Bridgeview.

  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 · 14 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South York Street

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road

    782 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue

    1535 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 171 North: Archer Avenue

    1318 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Archer Road

    1453 ft · 31 sec · Archer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Avenue

    585 ft · 14 sec · Oak Grove Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 79th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 79th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue

    658 ft · 31 sec · South Oketo Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 78th Street

    36 m · 5 sec · 78th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 78th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
158.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
7.46 mi · 44%
West 79th Street
1.76 mi · 10%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.52 mi · 9%
La Grange Road
1.16 mi · 7%
East Saint Charles Road
0.86 mi · 5%
I 55
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

4.81 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 14m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Bridgeview?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Elmhurst and 8.5 miles from Bridgeview.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Bridgeview. Straight-line distance: 12.48 mi (20.08 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Bridgeview

#2 Bridgeview

Village in United States of America

Population15,993
Coordinates41.7500300, -87.8042200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.18 $6.35
Premium $5.84 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.57 $3.94 $7.89

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 Bridgeview. The current time is 15:21:16.

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.