How far is Ingalls Park, IL from Elgin, IL?

The driving distance from Ingalls Park, IL to Elgin, IL is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
55.58 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.44 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingalls Park
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingalls Park
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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Ingalls Park
25.2 mi
00h 32m
To Elgin
30.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ingalls Park and Elgin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ingalls Park and Elgin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    18 m · 6 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Briggs Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Briggs Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Maple Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 355 North Toll: West Suburbs

    3158 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    29.5 mi · 35 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street

    2523 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    34 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    1279 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Villa Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Villa Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    95 m · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Chicago Street

    36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingalls Park and Elgin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
29.5 mi · 53%
Lake Street
6.61 mi · 12%
West Lake Street
5.19 mi · 9%
Maple Road
3.85 mi · 7%
Villa Street
2.55 mi · 5%
South Briggs Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

29.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 32m from Ingalls Park
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ingalls Park and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ingalls Park to Elgin?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Ingalls Park and 30.4 miles from Elgin.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ingalls Park and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingalls Park and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.55 km).

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#1 Ingalls Park

Census designated place

Population3,314
Coordinates41.5225300, -88.0428300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Elgin

#2 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

Population110,196
Coordinates42.0372500, -88.2811900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-88.042774, 41.52254)
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 Ingalls Park and Elgin. The current time is 00:09:03.

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.