How far is Hainesville, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Hainesville, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.65 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.47 mi
50.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.47 mi
Kilometers
50.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.65 mi
Kilometers
68.64 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 PM CDT
Return by in Hainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hainesville
2026-04-19T15:36
Arrive Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hainesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Hainesville
20.5 mi
00h 25m
To Elmhurst
22.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hainesville and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on West Belvidere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peterson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    133 m · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockland Road

    751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    19.3 mi · 24 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    142 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64 West: North Avenue

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East North Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East North Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North York Street

    1509 ft · 36 sec · North York Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street

    39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue

    808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue

    70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left

    20 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hainesville 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
28.4 mi · 67%
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 6%
West Belvidere Road
1.97 mi · 5%
East Park Avenue
1.88 mi · 4%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 4%
Peterson Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

19.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 25m from Hainesville
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hainesville 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 Hainesville to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Hainesville and 22.2 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hainesville and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.65 km).

Hainesville

#1 Hainesville

United States

Population3,551
Coordinates42.3450200, -88.0678600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: West Belvidere Road (-88.067863, 42.345005)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hainesville and Elmhurst. The current time is 15:36:29.

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.