How far is Portage Park, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Portage Park, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage Park and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage Park and Elmhurst.
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Start on West Hutchinson Street
570 ft · 26 sec · West Hutchinson Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1001 ft · 28 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Continue on 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 Portage Park 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 Forest Preserve Drive
Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.07 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage Park and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage Park to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Portage Park and 9.1 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage Park and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin 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 Franklin Park.
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage Park and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.89 km).
#1 Portage Park
Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9578100, -87.7650600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.50 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
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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