How far is Elmhurst, IL from Green Oaks, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Green Oaks, IL is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Green Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Green Oaks.
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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 · 18 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North York Street
2517 ft · 1 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto East North Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East North Avenue
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Turn slight right
958 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
28.5 mi · 35 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Rockland Road
1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road
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Continue on East Park Avenue
2146 ft · 47 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Marys Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Marys Road
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Turn right onto Atkinson Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Atkinson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Green Oaks.
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
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
28.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Green Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Green Oaks?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Elmhurst and 16.7 miles from Green Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Green Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Green Oaks. Straight-line distance: 27.05 mi (43.53 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Oaks
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,882 |
| Coordinates | 42.2900200, -87.9034100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Oaks (-87.90341, 42.29002)
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 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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