How far is Elmhurst, IL from West Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to West Chicago, IL is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and West Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and West Chicago.
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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
1 km · 1 min · South York Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Charles Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Saint Charles Road
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Turn right onto North Grace Street
70 m · 14 sec · North Grace Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
3 mi · 6 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Continue on East Geneva Road
6.4 mi · 13 min · East Geneva Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Galena Street
149 m · 24 sec · Galena Street
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Turn right
91 m · 22 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 West Chicago.
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.
East Geneva Road
Continue on East Geneva Road
6.43 mi · 00h 13m
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 West Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to West Chicago?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Glen Ellyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Elmhurst and 7.3 miles from West Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and West Chicago. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.8847500, -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Chicago (-88.20396, 41.88475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
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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