How far is Minooka, IL from Glen Ellyn, IL?

The driving distance from Minooka, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.05 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.86 mi
49.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.86 mi
Kilometers
49.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Ellyn
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Minooka
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minooka
2026-10-15T19:24
Arrive Glen Ellyn
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minooka
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Minooka
20 mi
00h 28m
To Glen Ellyn
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minooka and Glen Ellyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minooka and Glen Ellyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Mondamin Street

    18 m · 29 sec · Mondamin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mondamin Street

    2693 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Ridge Road

    2177 ft · 48 sec · North Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Park Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · North Park Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1009 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minooka and Glen Ellyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
18.6 mi · 46%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.1 mi · 28%
I 80 East
4.6 mi · 11%
North Park Boulevard
1.31 mi · 3%
I 355 North
1.17 mi · 3%
East Roosevelt Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 28m from Minooka
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minooka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Ellyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minooka to Glen Ellyn?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Minooka and 20.1 miles from Glen Ellyn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Minooka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Ellyn.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Romeoville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeoville.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minooka and Glen Ellyn. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.66 km).

Minooka

#1 Minooka

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population11,456
Coordinates41.4553100, -88.2617300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Glen Ellyn

#2 Glen Ellyn

Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA

Population27,402
Coordinates41.8775300, -88.0670100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Minooka (-88.26173, 41.45531)
End: Glen Ellyn (-88.06701, 41.87753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $5.84 $8.23 $16.46
Diesel $6.57 $9.27 $18.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Minooka and Glen Ellyn. The current time is 19:24:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.