How far is Elmhurst, IL from Granite City, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Granite City, IL is about 284 miles (457 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean 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 Granite City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Granite City.
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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
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 203: Granite City
1375 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 203 South: Granite City
781 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 203 South: Granite City
100 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Nameoki Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Nameoki Road
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
1307 ft · 36 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Granite City.
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
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Granite City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Granite City?
The road trip is about 284 miles (457 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Elmhurst and 142 miles from Granite City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Granite City.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Granite City. Straight-line distance: 249.71 mi (401.87 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite City (-90.14872, 38.70144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.79 | $75.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.15 | $106.29 |
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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