How far is Elmhurst, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in DuPage County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and South Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and South Elgin.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · North York Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Bartlett Road
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Continue on Middle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Middle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilbert Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
608 ft · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and South Elgin.
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.
Lake Street
Continue on Lake Street
5.91 mi · 00h 10m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Elmhurst and 11.2 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale
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 Bloomingdale.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.96 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elgin (-88.2923, 41.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
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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