How far is Kenwood, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Kenwood, IL to Elgin, IL is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenwood and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenwood and Elgin.
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Start on East 47th Street
2458 ft · 1 min · East 47th Street
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Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 35th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street
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Continue on West 35th Street
916 ft · 24 sec · West 35th Street
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Turn right onto South LaSalle Street
39 m · 4 sec · South LaSalle Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue
1041 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Continue on West Higgins Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.6 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenwood and Elgin.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenwood and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenwood to Elgin?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Kenwood and 25 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.79 one way or $15.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenwood and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Plaines.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenwood and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.98 km).
#1 Kenwood
Kenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092000, -87.5975500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.61 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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