How far is Elmhurst, IL from Long Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Long Grove, IL is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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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A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Long Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Long Grove.
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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
158 m · 7 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Take the exit slight right
552 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North State Route 53
2.2 mi · 4 min · North State Route 53
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Turn left onto Robert Parker Coffin Road
2321 ft · 1 min · Robert Parker Coffin Road
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Turn right onto North Old McHenry Road
24 m · 3 sec · North Old McHenry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Old McHenry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Long Grove.
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 York Street
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Long Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Long Grove?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Elmhurst and 12.3 miles from Long Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Long Grove. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Grove
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,868 |
| Coordinates | 42.1783600, -87.9978500 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Grove (-87.99785, 42.17836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
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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