How far is Elmhurst, IL from Volo, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Volo, IL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
37.74 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.7 mi
51.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.74 mi
Kilometers
60.74 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Volo
Thu, Oct 15, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T21:44
Arrive Volo
Thu, Oct 15, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Palatine
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Elmhurst
18.9 mi
00h 26m
To Volo
18.9 mi
00h 26m

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
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 18 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North York Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1788 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Volo Village Road

    1016 ft · 46 sec · Volo Village Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North York Street
21.6 mi · 57%
North Rand Road
15.1 mi · 40%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Volo Village Road
0.19 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

North Rand Road

Continue on North Rand Road

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palatine
00h 26m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers near Volo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Elmhurst and 18.9 miles from Volo.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palatine

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

38 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Volo. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.02 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

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

#2 Volo

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population6,042
Coordinates42.3261300, -88.1678600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Volo (-88.16786, 42.32613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $6.20
Round trip
$12.41
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.20 $12.41
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $5.84 $7.76 $15.53
Diesel $6.57 $8.74 $17.48

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 Volo. The current time is 21:44:53.

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.