How far is Elmhurst, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.81 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.03 mi
30.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.81 mi
Kilometers
38.32 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 3:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Romeoville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CDT
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
Lisle
IL

Town in Illinois

From Elmhurst
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Romeoville
11.9 mi
00h 18m

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
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on South Joliet Road

    2490 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Belmont Drive

    2524 ft · 1 min · Belmont Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kingston Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · Kingston Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.56 mi · 36%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.52 mi · 23%
Joliet Road
2.31 mi · 10%
South York Street
2.1 mi · 9%
Independence Boulevard
1.71 mi · 7%
South York Road
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

8.56 mi · 00h 11m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
00h 18m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Elmhurst and 11.9 miles from Romeoville.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lisle

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

6 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.62 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.45 $8.89
Premium $5.84 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $6.57 $5.52 $11.04

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 Romeoville. The current time is 14:21:54.

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.