How far is Elmhurst, IL from Logan Square, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Logan Square, IL is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.9 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.9 mi
Kilometers
23.98 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 10:09 PM CST
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Nov 8, 10:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-11-08T21:39
Arrive Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 10:09 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CST

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

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

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
River Grove
IL

Village in United States of America

From Elmhurst
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To Logan Square
7.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Logan Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Logan Square.

  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 · 18 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North York Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    7.8 mi · 15 min · East Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Grand Avenue

    73 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Fullerton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 9 min · West Fullerton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Sacramento Avenue

    551 ft · 20 sec · North Sacramento Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

    832 ft · 34 sec · West Belden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Logan Square.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
7.8 mi · 52%
West Fullerton Avenue
4.44 mi · 30%
North York Street
2.21 mi · 15%
West Belden Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
North Sacramento Avenue
0.1 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

East Grand Avenue

Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

7.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Grove
00h 14m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:30 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Logan Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Logan Square?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

River Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Elmhurst and 7.5 miles from Logan Square.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Logan Square.

Stop Ideas Near River Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Logan Square. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.13 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Logan Square

Logan Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9233700, -87.6992200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Logan Square (-87.69922, 41.92337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.40
Round trip
$4.79
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $2.40 $4.79
Mid-grade $5.15 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $5.71 $3.02 $6.05
Diesel $6.53 $3.46 $6.93

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Logan Square. The current time is 21:39:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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