How far is Homer Glen, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Homer Glen, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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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 Homer Glen and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer Glen and Elmhurst.
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Start on West 159th Street
68 m · 8 sec · West 159th Street
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Continue on West 159th Street
2490 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto South Bell Road
5.9 mi · 11 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 Homer Glen 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
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer Glen to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 11.4 miles from Homer Glen and 19.9 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Homer Glen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Willowbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer Glen and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).
#1 Homer Glen
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 24,281 |
| Coordinates | 41.6000300, -87.9381100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
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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