How far is Elmhurst, IL from Matteson, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Matteson, IL is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
34.13 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.74 mi
47.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.74 mi
Kilometers
47.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.92 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Matteson
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Matteson
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Hickory Hills
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Elmhurst
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Matteson
17.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    761 ft · 18 sec · Governors Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 53%
Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 31%
Lincoln Highway
1.01 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 3%
East Saint Charles Road
0.86 mi · 3%
IL 50 South
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cicero Avenue

Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

10.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Hills
00h 25m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hickory Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Elmhurst and 17.1 miles from Matteson.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Hills

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 29.74 mi (47.86 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Matteson

Village in United States of America

Population19,322
Coordinates41.5039200, -87.7131000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
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
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $5.84 $7.00 $14.01
Diesel $6.57 $7.89 $15.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Matteson. The current time is 13:26:04.

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.