How far is Grand Boulevard, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Grand Boulevard, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.52 mi
00h 46m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.24 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Sat, Nov 7, 9:02 AM CST
Return by in Grand Boulevard
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Boulevard
2026-11-07T08:16
Arrive Elmhurst
Sat, Nov 7, 9:02 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Boulevard
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Grand Boulevard
11.2 mi
00h 23m
To Elmhurst
11.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Boulevard and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Boulevard and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    101 m · 22 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1391 ft · 54 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 43rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 43rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South LaSalle Street

    21 m · 1 sec · South LaSalle Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue

    636 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Charles Road

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on West Saint Charles Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South York Street

    1 km · 1 min · South York Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · West Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Boulevard and Elmhurst.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 58%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
3.77 mi · 17%
I 290 West
1.3 mi · 6%
East Saint Charles Road
1.02 mi · 5%
East 43rd Street
0.65 mi · 3%
South York Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 23m from Grand Boulevard
Leave By
4:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Grand Boulevard and 11.2 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Boulevard and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

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Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
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La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Boulevard and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 km).

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#1 Grand Boulevard

Grand Boulevard is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8139200, -87.6172700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive (-87.616986, 41.813925)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.37
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $3.69 $7.37
Mid-grade $5.24 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $5.79 $4.64 $9.27
Diesel $6.59 $5.27 $10.55

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Boulevard and Elmhurst. The current time is 08:16:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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