How far is Elmhurst, IL from Homer Glen, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Homer Glen, IL is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Homer Glen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Homer Glen.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South, I 88
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South: Oak Brook, Hinsdale
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Archer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto Bell Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Bell Road
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
2197 ft · 44 sec · West 159th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 159th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Homer Glen.
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.
Kingery Highway
Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.3 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer Glen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Homer Glen?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willowbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Elmhurst and 11.4 miles from Homer Glen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer Glen.
Stop Ideas Near Willowbrook
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Homer Glen. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer Glen
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 24,281 |
| Coordinates | 41.6000300, -87.9381100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Glen (-87.93811, 41.60003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
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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