How far is Elmhurst, IL from Clarendon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Clarendon Hills, IL is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 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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City in DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Clarendon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Clarendon Hills.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South, I 88
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South: Oak Brook, Hinsdale
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto East Ogden Avenue
583 ft · 24 sec · East Ogden Avenue
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Continue on East Ogden Avenue
532 ft · 21 sec · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Coe Road
2710 ft · 2 min · Coe Road
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Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
1908 ft · 48 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto North Prospect Avenue
2057 ft · 2 min · North Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Clarendon Hills.
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.
Kingery Highway
Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2.11 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarendon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Clarendon Hills?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Elmhurst and 4.6 miles from Clarendon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarendon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Clarendon Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.4 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarendon Hills
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,718 |
| Coordinates | 41.7975300, -87.9547800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarendon Hills (-87.95478, 41.79753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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