How far is Elmhurst, IL from Dixmoor, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Dixmoor, IL is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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 Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Dixmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Dixmoor.
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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
1 km · 1 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
1 km · 1 min · Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Dixmoor.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Dixmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Dixmoor?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Justice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Elmhurst and 14.2 miles from Dixmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Dixmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Justice
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Justice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Dixmoor. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.73 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dixmoor
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.6317000, -87.6608800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dixmoor (-87.66088, 41.6317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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