How far is Elmhurst, IL from Darien, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Darien, IL is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in DuPage County in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Darien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Darien.
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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
5.9 mi · 9 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn right onto Plainfield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn slight right onto 75th Street
1884 ft · 42 sec · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Cass Avenue
108 m · 35 sec · Cass Avenue
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Continue on Cass Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · Cass Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cass Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Darien.
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
5.94 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Darien?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Elmhurst and 6.5 miles from Darien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Darien.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
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 Darien. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.63 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.7519800, -87.9739500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darien (-87.97395, 41.75198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
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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