How far is Elmhurst, IL from Streator, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Streator, IL is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Streator.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Streator.
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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 · 14 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
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Continue on South York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South York Road
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
570 ft · 19 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West, IL 110: West Aurora
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
51.5 mi · 58 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee
1932 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 3200 North Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road
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Continue on E 3200 N Road
3 mi · 4 min · E 3200 N Road
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Turn right onto North 1200 East Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · North 1200 East Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Streator.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
51.5 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streator.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Streator?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Elmhurst and 46.3 miles from Streator.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streator.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Dwight station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Streator. Straight-line distance: 70.98 mi (114.23 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Streator
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1208700, -88.8353500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $15.25 | $30.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $19.09 | $38.17 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $21.49 | $42.97 |
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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