How far is Jerseyville, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Jerseyville, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jerseyville and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerseyville and Elmhurst.
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Start on West Exchange Street
44 m · 12 sec · West Exchange Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
14 mi · 16 min · North State Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
3068 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
118.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
10.4 mi · 15 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 Jerseyville and Elmhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
118 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jerseyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jerseyville to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Jerseyville and 135.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.83 one way or $89.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jerseyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jerseyville and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 229.36 mi (369.12 km).
#1 Jerseyville
City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 8,111 |
| Coordinates | 39.1200500, -90.3284500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $44.83 | $89.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $50.86 | $101.71 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $56.09 | $112.19 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $63.15 | $126.29 |
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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