How far is Elmhurst, IL from Wilmette, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Wilmette, IL is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Wilmette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Wilmette.
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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
2517 ft · 1 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto East North Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East North Avenue
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Turn slight right
958 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Dempster Street
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Dempster Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Golf Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West Golf Road
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Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1211 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Wilmette Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Wilmette Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilmette Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Wilmette.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
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 Wilmette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Wilmette?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 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?
Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Elmhurst and 10.9 miles from Wilmette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmette.
Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Wilmette. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.0722500, -87.7228400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmette (-87.72284, 42.07225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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