How far is Peoria Heights, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria Heights, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria Heights and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria Heights and Elmhurst.
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Start on North Prospect Road
1 m · 4 sec · North Prospect Road
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Turn left onto North Grand View Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · North Grand View Drive
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
2181 ft · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto North Galena Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
10.4 mi · 15 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto South York Street
1 km · 1 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 Peoria Heights and Elmhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria 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 Peoria Heights to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Naplate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Peoria Heights and 70.6 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Naplate
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 Naplate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria Heights and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 116.28 mi (187.14 km).
#1 Peoria Heights
Village in eastern Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 5,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.7472600, -89.5739800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $24.16 | $48.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $27.41 | $54.83 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $30.24 | $60.47 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $34.04 | $68.08 |
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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