How far is Lakewood, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Elgin, IL is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Elgin.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3204 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
593 ft · 30 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
1295 ft · 59 sec · Golf Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nash Road
1913 ft · 1 min · Nash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nash Road
87 m · 13 sec · Nash Road
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · McHenry Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · South Randall Road
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Turn left onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago
1846 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 South
2175 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
2 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
1719 ft · 55 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 Lakewood 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.
South Randall Road
Continue on South Randall Road
6.68 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Elgin?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lakewood and 8.9 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
Naperville
Glenview station
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 13.79 mi (22.2 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
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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