How far is Elmhurst, IL from Englewood, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Englewood, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.56 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.27 mi
27.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.56 mi
Kilometers
39.52 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood
Sun, Nov 8, 6:43 AM CST
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Nov 8, 7:19 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-11-08T06:07
Arrive Englewood
Sun, Nov 8, 6:43 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Elmhurst
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Englewood
12.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

    616 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    904 ft · 17 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Yale Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · South Yale Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 63rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 63rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 East
15 mi · 61%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.81 mi · 16%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.23 mi · 9%
East Saint Charles Road
0.86 mi · 4%
I 90 East
0.76 mi · 3%
West 63rd Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 290 East

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 18m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:18 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Englewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Elmhurst and 12.3 miles from Englewood.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Englewood.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Englewood

Englewood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7797600, -87.6458800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Englewood (-87.64588, 41.77976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $5.19 $4.51 $9.03
Premium $5.75 $5.00 $10.00
Diesel $6.56 $5.71 $11.42

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Englewood. The current time is 06:07:07.

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.