How far is Elmhurst, IL from Milan, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Milan, IL is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Milan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Milan.
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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 · 14 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South York Street
1 km · 1 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
183.5 mi · 3 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street
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Continue on County Road 925 East
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East
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Continue on Locust Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 200 East
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Turn left onto County Road 1400 North
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on Oak Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
788 ft · 37 sec · 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lagoon Drive
95 m · 15 sec · Lagoon Drive
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Milan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
183 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Milan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Milan?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Elmhurst and 151.7 miles from Milan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.43 one way or $80.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Sunny near Milan.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pesotum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Milan. Straight-line distance: 263.77 mi (424.5 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milan
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.0861600, -88.1783700 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milan (-88.17837, 38.08616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $3.77 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.86 | $113.72 |
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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