How far is Elmhurst, IL from Marseilles, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Marseilles, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
69.79 mi
01h 27m
Flight
55.82 mi
89.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.82 mi
Kilometers
89.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.79 mi
Kilometers
112.32 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marseilles
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Marseilles
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Shorewood
IL

Village in Illinois

From Elmhurst
34.9 mi
00h 43m
To Marseilles
34.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Marseilles.

  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

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    18.1 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Marseilles

    1853 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Highway 15

    2965 ft · 59 sec · County Highway 15

  19. 19

    Continue on East 24th Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 24th Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway 15

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 15

  21. 21

    Continue on Rutland Street

    651 ft · 13 sec · Rutland Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rutland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
29.5 mi · 42%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18.1 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.56 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.52 mi · 8%
South York Street
2.1 mi · 3%
East 24th Road
1.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 43m from Elmhurst
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Marseilles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Marseilles?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Elmhurst and 34.9 miles from Marseilles.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Marseilles.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

10 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

32 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

43 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Marseilles. Straight-line distance: 55.82 mi (89.84 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Marseilles

#2 Marseilles

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population4,778
Coordinates41.3308700, -88.7081300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Marseilles (-88.70813, 41.33087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Marseilles. The current time is 20:49:34.

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.