How far is Gurnee, PA from Elkland, PA?

The driving distance from Gurnee, PA to Elkland, PA is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.93 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.65 mi
26.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.65 mi
Kilometers
26.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.93 mi
Kilometers
35.3 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Gurnee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurnee
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Elkland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gurnee
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Gurnee
10.9 mi
00h 19m
To Elkland
11 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gurnee and Elkland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee and Elkland.

  1. 1

    Start on Gurnee Road

    4.4 mi · 17 min · Gurnee Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sr4012

    2424 ft · 2 min · Sr4012

  3. 3

    Turn left onto School Street

    659 ft · 30 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Run Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Long Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 49

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Route 49

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurnee and Elkland.

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.44 mi · 29%
Route 49
5.76 mi · 26%
Gurnee Road
4.39 mi · 20%
Long Run Road
3.19 mi · 15%
West Main Street
1.02 mi · 5%
Church Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

6.44 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 19m from Gurnee
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gurnee and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gurnee to Elkland?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Gurnee and 11 miles from Elkland.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gurnee and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurnee and Elkland. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.8 km).

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#1 Gurnee

Gurnee is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8031300, -77.5213700
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
Elkland

#2 Elkland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,724
Coordinates41.9861800, -77.3108100
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Gurnee Road (-77.521665, 41.803141)
End: East Main Street (-77.310918, 41.986526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gurnee and Elkland. The current time is 19:52:51.

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.