How far is Elmhurst, IL from Flossmoor, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Flossmoor, IL is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Flossmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Flossmoor.
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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
15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
1168 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right
1676 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway
1387 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2073 ft · 44 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Turn left onto Governors Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Governors Highway
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Turn left onto Braemar Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Braemar Road
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Turn left onto School Street
668 ft · 30 sec · School Street
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Turn right
725 ft · 53 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Flossmoor.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flossmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Flossmoor?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hickory Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Elmhurst and 16.7 miles from Flossmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flossmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Hickory Hills
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 Hickory Hills.
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La Grange Road
Homewood
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Flossmoor. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.97 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flossmoor
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,018 |
| Coordinates | 41.5428100, -87.6847700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flossmoor (-87.68477, 41.54281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
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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