How far is Elmhurst, IL from Long Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Long Lake, IL is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
43.05 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.95 mi
54.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.28 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-16T09:09
Arrive Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

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
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Elmhurst
21.5 mi
00h 30m
To Long Lake
21.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Long Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Long Lake.

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1788 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Big Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Augustana Avenue

    689 ft · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · North Rock Island Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rock Island Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Long Lake.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North York Street
21.6 mi · 50%
North Rand Road
18.2 mi · 42%
Big Hollow Road
2.17 mi · 5%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 mi · 2%
North Augustana Avenue
0.16 mi
North Rock Island Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Rand Road

Continue on North Rand Road

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 30m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Long Lake?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Elmhurst and 21.5 miles from Long Lake.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.64 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Long Lake

#2 Long Lake

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,515
Coordinates42.3708500, -88.1275800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Long Lake (-88.12758, 42.37085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Long Lake. The current time is 09:09:21.

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.