How far is Goodings Grove, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Goodings Grove, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodings Grove and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove and Elmhurst.
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Start on West 143rd Street
15 m · 5 sec · West 143rd Street
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Turn right onto South Bell Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Bell Road
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Kingery Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto South York Street
1 km · 1 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 Goodings Grove 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.
Kingery Highway
Continue on Kingery Highway
12.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goodings Grove and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodings Grove to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Willowbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Goodings Grove and 10.1 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goodings Grove and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Willowbrook
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 Willowbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodings Grove and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.06 km).
#1 Goodings Grove
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,569 |
| Coordinates | 41.6292000, -87.9308900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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