How far is Lyons, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Lyons, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Elmhurst.
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Start on 43rd Street
717 ft · 34 sec · 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Avenue
744 ft · 26 sec · Joliet Avenue
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Turn left onto White Avenue
1340 ft · 59 sec · White Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawndale Avenue
134 m · 20 sec · Lawndale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Avenue
2087 ft · 41 sec · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
108 m · 10 sec · Harrison Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
736 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Charles Road
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Saint Charles Road
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Turn right 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 Lyons and Elmhurst.
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.
1st Avenue
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
4.02 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lyons 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 Lyons to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Broadview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Lyons and 6.5 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lyons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Broadview
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 Broadview.
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Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.93 km).
#1 Lyons
Village in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 10,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.8133700, -87.8181100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
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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