How far is Elmhurst, IL from Ingalls Park, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Ingalls Park, IL is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.6 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.58 mi
42.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.69 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Woodridge
IL

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

From Elmhurst
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Ingalls Park
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Ingalls 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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South York Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South York Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    570 ft · 19 sec · Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West, IL 110: West Aurora

    993 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Maple Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Briggs Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Briggs Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Ingalls 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.9 mi · 57%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.52 mi · 16%
Maple Road
3.4 mi · 10%
South York Street
2.1 mi · 6%
Briggs Street
1.29 mi · 4%
South York Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodridge
00h 23m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Ingalls Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Ingalls Park?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Elmhurst and 17.3 miles from Ingalls Park.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodridge, 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 Woodridge.

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Ingalls Park. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.77 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ingalls Park

Census designated place

Population3,314
Coordinates41.5225300, -88.0428300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Ingalls Park (-88.04283, 41.52253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Ingalls Park. The current time is 05:52:06.

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.