How far is Elmhurst, IL from Schiller Park, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Schiller Park, IL is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Schiller Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Schiller Park.
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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 · 18 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North York Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North York Street
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Continue on South York Road
2 mi · 4 min · South York Road
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Turn right onto Irving Park Road
4 mi · 6 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
42 m · 9 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Schiller Park.
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.
Irving Park Road
Turn right onto Irving Park Road
4.03 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Schiller Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Schiller Park?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Bensenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Elmhurst and 4.2 miles from Schiller Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Schiller Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bensenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Schiller Park. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.5 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schiller Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 11,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.9558600, -87.8709000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schiller Park (-87.8709, 41.95586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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