How far is Elmhurst, IL from Indian Head Park, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Indian Head Park, IL is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.96 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.13 mi
14.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.96 mi
Kilometers
19.24 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Head Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Indian Head Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oak Brook
IL

Village in DuPage County in Illinois

From Elmhurst
6 mi
00h 10m
To Indian Head Park
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Indian Head Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Indian Head Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South York Street

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road

    782 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Joliet Road East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wolf Road

    1197 ft · 33 sec · Wolf Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eastgate Road

    73 m · 10 sec · Eastgate Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Blackhawk Trail

    1296 ft · 57 sec · Blackhawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Blackhawk Trail

    6 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Indian Head Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
7.46 mi · 62%
East Saint Charles Road
0.86 mi · 7%
Joliet Road East
0.66 mi · 6%
I 55
0.63 mi · 5%
South York Street
0.63 mi · 5%
I 290 East
0.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

4.81 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Brook
00h 10m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Indian Head Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Indian Head Park?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Elmhurst and 6 miles from Indian Head Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Indian Head Park.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Brook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Brook.

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Indian Head Park. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.7 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Indian Head Park

#2 Indian Head Park

Village in United States of America

Population3,680
Coordinates41.7703100, -87.9022800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Indian Head Park (-87.90228, 41.77031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Indian Head Park. The current time is 09:24:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.