How far is Elmhurst, IL from Germantown Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Germantown Hills, IL is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Germantown Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Germantown 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
5.5 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
82.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
2279 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3100 North Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East Gridley Road
9.2 mi · 14 min · East Gridley Road
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Continue on County Road 1000 North
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 1000 North
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Continue on East Center Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Continue on US Highway 24
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 24
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Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
22 m · 4 sec · Tazewood Road
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Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
2 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road
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Turn left onto State Route 116
1.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 116
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 116
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Germantown Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
82.3 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Germantown Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Germantown Hills?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Elmhurst and 72 miles from Germantown Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.70 one way or $47.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Germantown Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Germantown Hills. Straight-line distance: 111.39 mi (179.27 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown Hills
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.7664300, -89.4678700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown Hills (-89.46787, 40.76643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
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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