How far is Elmhurst, IL from Wonder Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Wonder Lake, IL is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
49.38 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.38 mi
Kilometers
79.47 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wonder Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Wonder Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Elmhurst
24.7 mi
00h 36m
To Wonder Lake
24.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Wonder Lake.

  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 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rand Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    6.9 mi · 13 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Wonder Lake Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Wonder Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hancock Drive

    145 m · 21 sec · Hancock Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Drive

    32 m · 5 sec · Hancock Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North York Street
21.6 mi · 44%
North Rand Road
14.9 mi · 30%
Elm Street
6.9 mi · 14%
East Wonder Lake Road
2 mi · 4%
West Belvidere Road
1.88 mi · 4%
Rand Road
1.11 mi · 2%
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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 36m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Wonder Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Wonder Lake?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Elmhurst and 24.7 miles from Wonder Lake.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Wonder Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Wonder Lake. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Wonder Lake

#2 Wonder Lake

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,837
Coordinates42.3853000, -88.3473100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Wonder Lake (-88.34731, 42.3853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Wonder Lake. The current time is 00:51:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.