How far is Elmhurst, IL from South Holland, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to South Holland, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.92 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.85 mi
43.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.85 mi
Kilometers
43.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.92 mi
Kilometers
51.37 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Holland
Thu, Oct 15, 9:15 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T20:28
Arrive South Holland
Thu, Oct 15, 9:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hickory Hills
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Elmhurst
16 mi
00h 23m
To South Holland
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and South Holland.

  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

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1846 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West 159th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West 162nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 162nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 162nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 75%
West 159th Street
2.74 mi · 9%
West 162nd Street
1.13 mi · 4%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 3%
East Saint Charles Road
0.86 mi · 3%
South York Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Hills
00h 23m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Holland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to South Holland?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hickory Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Elmhurst and 16 miles from South Holland.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Holland.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Hills

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and South Holland. Straight-line distance: 26.85 mi (43.21 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
South Holland

#2 South Holland

Village in Illinois, United States

Population21,040
Coordinates41.6008700, -87.6069900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: South Holland (-87.60699, 41.60087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $5.84 $6.60 $13.19
Diesel $6.57 $7.43 $14.85

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 South Holland. The current time is 20:28:13.

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.