How far is Glen Ellyn, IL from Minooka, IL?
The driving distance from Glen Ellyn, IL to Minooka, IL is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Ellyn and Minooka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn and Minooka.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18.1 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Minooka
1990 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3030 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Mondamin Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mondamin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Ellyn and Minooka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Ellyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minooka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Ellyn to Minooka?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Glen Ellyn and 19.7 miles from Minooka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Ellyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minooka.
Stop Ideas Near Romeoville
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 Romeoville.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ellyn and Minooka. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.66 km).
#1 Glen Ellyn
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.8775300, -88.0670100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minooka (-88.26173, 41.45531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
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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