How far is Palos Heights, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Heights, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Heights and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Heights and Elmhurst.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West 123rd Street
15 m · 6 sec · West 123rd Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right
960 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
1958 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road
2501 ft · 38 sec · Roosevelt Road
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Take the exit slight right toward North York Road
1420 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto South York Road
2460 ft · 55 sec · South York Road
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Continue on South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 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 Palos Heights 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Palos Heights and 13.4 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Palos Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Heights and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.36 km).
#1 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.6680900, -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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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