How far is Litchfield, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
Fastest route
The distance from Litchfield, Illinois (62056) to Elmhurst, Illinois is approximately 239 miles (384 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 35 minutes. The suggested route is via I-55 N, which has tolls.
Directions
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Get on I-55 N from W Union Ave and County Rd 1200 N. 🚗 Head west toward E Edwards St ➡️ Turn right toward E Edwards St ⬅️ Turn left onto E Edwards St ➡️ Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N State St ⬅️ Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto W Union Ave 🏢 Pass by Casey's (on the left in 0.3 mi) 🔄 W Union Ave turns slightly right and becomes County Rd 1200 N
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Merge onto I-55 N via the ramp to Springfield. ➡️ Follow I-55 N to Berkeley. Take exit 14A-14B from I-290 W 🛣️ Keep right at the fork to stay on I-55 N, follow signs for I-72 E/Chicago/Decatur 🛣️ Keep right at the fork to stay on I-55 N, follow signs for Interstate 55 N/Chicago 🔄 Take exit 269 to merge onto I-355 N toward NW Suburbs (Toll road) 🛣️ Keep left at the fork to stay on I-355 N (Toll road) ➡️ Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 20A to merge onto I-88 E toward Chicago (Toll road) ➡️ Use the right 2 lanes to merge onto I-290 W toward Rockford ➡️ Take exit 14A-14B toward St Charles Rd 🛣️ Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 14A, follow signs for St Charles Rd W 🔄 Keep right at the fork to stay on Exit 14A and merge onto E St Charles Rd ➡️ Follow E St Charles Rd, S Poplar Ave, and E Park Ave to your destination in Elmhurst 🔄 Merge onto E St Charles Rd ➡️ Turn right onto S Poplar Ave ⬅️ Turn left onto E Park Ave
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚘 Make sure to plan for toll expenses along the route.
- 🛣️ Stay updated on traffic conditions to choose the fastest route.
- ⛽ Consider refueling before starting the journey to avoid any inconveniences.
- 🚧 Keep an eye out for road signs and follow the directions carefully.
- 📱 Use navigation apps to get real-time updates on the route and traffic.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Elmhurst.
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Start on the route
56 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto East Edwards Street
62 m · 11 sec · East Edwards Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
971 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto West Union Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Union Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1200 N
2296 ft · 43 sec · County Road 1200 N
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Litchfield 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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Litchfield 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 Litchfield to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Litchfield and 118.4 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.91 one way or $77.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Litchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 208.62 mi (335.74 km).
#1 Litchfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.1753300, -89.6542600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $48.68 | $97.36 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $54.80 | $109.60 |
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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