How far is Flossmoor, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Flossmoor, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
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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 Flossmoor and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor and Elmhurst.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Flossmoor Road
1415 ft · 1 min · Flossmoor Road
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway
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Turn right onto 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Continue on Governors Highway
1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway
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Continue on Wood Street
1251 ft · 31 sec · Wood Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
1717 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road
2501 ft · 38 sec · Roosevelt Road
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Take the exit slight right toward North York Road
1420 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto South York Road
2460 ft · 55 sec · South York Road
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Continue on South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
20 m · 5 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 Flossmoor and Elmhurst.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 Flossmoor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flossmoor to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Hickory Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Flossmoor and 17 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flossmoor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Hickory Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flossmoor and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.97 km).
#1 Flossmoor
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,018 |
| Coordinates | 41.5428100, -87.6847700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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