How far is Rolling Meadows, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Rolling Meadows, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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 Illinois, U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolling Meadows and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Meadows and Elmhurst.
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Start on Bluebird Lane
77 m · 12 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Campbell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rohlwing Road
1208 ft · 38 sec · Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto Kirchoff Road
712 ft · 22 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn left onto IL 53 South
1275 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2566 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward York Road
1504 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North York Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Rolling Meadows 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.
I 290 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Rolling Meadows and 8.4 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rolling Meadows and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolling Meadows and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 13.3 mi (21.4 km).
#1 Rolling Meadows
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,246 |
| Coordinates | 42.0841900, -88.0131300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
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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