How far is Orland Park, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Orland Park, IL to Elgin, IL is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Driving 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 03m.
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.
Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orland Park and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park and Elgin.
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Start on South La Grange Road
12 m · 3 sec · South La Grange Road
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Turn sharp right
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
35 m · 9 sec · West 143rd Street
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Turn left onto South La Grange Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right
607 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Calumet Sag Road
4 mi · 6 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 21 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20, IL 64 East: Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Street
4 mi · 6 min · Lake Street
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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 Orland Park 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.
Kingery Highway
Continue on Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orland Park and Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orland Park to Elgin?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Orland Park and 33.7 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orland Park and Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
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 Villa Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orland Park and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 35.7 mi (57.45 km).
#1 Orland Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 57,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.6303100, -87.8539400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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