How far is Elmhurst, IL from Greenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Greenwood, IL is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 17m.
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.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Greenwood.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · North York Street
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Take the ramp left
1788 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on Elm Street
6.9 mi · 13 min · Elm Street
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Continue on State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left
16 m · 4 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 Greenwood.
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.
North Rand Road
Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Lake Zurich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Elmhurst and 26.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.15 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 224 |
| Coordinates | 42.3925200, -88.3892600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.38926, 42.39252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.56 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
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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