How far is Manteno, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Manteno, IL to Elgin, IL is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 32m.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manteno and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manteno and Elgin.
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Start on East 2nd Street
32 m · 7 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Locust Street
99 m · 13 sec · North Locust Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
661 ft · 23 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
786 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
130 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight left onto Section Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Section Line Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Chicago
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1279 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Villa Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Turn left
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 Manteno 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.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Manteno and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manteno to Elgin?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Manteno and 54.1 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Manteno and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge
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 Chicago Ridge.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manteno and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 59.1 mi (95.12 km).
#1 Manteno
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,892 |
| Coordinates | 41.2505900, -87.8314300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.77 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
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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