How far is Elmhurst, IL from Rogers Park, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Rogers Park, IL is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.97 mi
00h 40m
Flight
15.96 mi
25.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.96 mi
Kilometers
25.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.97 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 4:24 PM CST
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Nov 8, 5:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-11-08T15:43
Arrive Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 4:24 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Park Ridge
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Elmhurst
11.5 mi
00h 20m
To Rogers Park
11.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Rogers Park.

  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

    2517 ft · 1 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East North Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    958 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    3.9 mi · 8 min · East Touhy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Caldwell Avenue

    794 ft · 13 sec · North Caldwell Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Peterson Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Peterson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Western Avenue

    2660 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Devon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Devon Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Clark Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Clark Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

    1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    97 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
7.82 mi · 34%
East Touhy Avenue
3.93 mi · 17%
West Peterson Avenue
3.16 mi · 14%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.51 mi · 11%
West Devon Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
East North Avenue
0.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

7.82 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Ridge
00h 20m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Rogers Park?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Elmhurst and 11.5 miles from Rogers Park.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Rogers Park. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.68 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rogers Park

Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0086400, -87.6667200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Rogers Park (-87.66672, 42.00864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $5.15 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $5.71 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $6.53 $5.29 $10.59

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Rogers Park. The current time is 15:43:53.

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.