How far is Northlake, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Northlake, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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 11m.
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
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Elmhurst.
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Start on East Dickens Avenue
886 ft · 44 sec · East Dickens Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Roy Avenue
742 ft · 39 sec · North Roy Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Village Drive
1221 ft · 54 sec · Village Drive
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Turn right onto East Armitage Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · East Armitage Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wolf Road
2652 ft · 1 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn right onto West North Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto North York Street
1509 ft · 36 sec · North York Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street
39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue
808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue
70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn sharp left
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 Northlake 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.
West North Avenue
Turn right onto West North Avenue
1.89 mi · 00h 04m
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 Northlake 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 Northlake to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Berkeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Northlake and 1.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Northlake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 2.61 mi (4.2 km).
#1 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
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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