How far is Roscoe, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.69 mi
01h 21m
Flight
65.26 mi
105.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.26 mi
Kilometers
105.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.69 mi
Kilometers
128.25 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Thu, Oct 15, 4:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hampshire
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Roscoe
39.8 mi
00h 40m
To Elmhurst
39.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roscoe and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1128 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    58 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Lane Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward York Road

    1504 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North York Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North York Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street

    39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue

    808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue

    70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    20 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe and Elmhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
58.4 mi · 73%
I 290 East
12.9 mi · 16%
Belvidere Road
4.53 mi · 6%
West Lane Road
1.78 mi · 2%
North York Street
0.75 mi · 1%
I 290
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampshire
00h 40m from Roscoe
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Roscoe 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 Roscoe to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Hampshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Roscoe and 39.9 miles from Elmhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roscoe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Hampshire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hampshire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampshire.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

42 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

48 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

58 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.02 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

Town

Population10,406
Coordinates42.4133500, -89.0092700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.009492, 42.413347)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.87 $29.74
Premium $5.84 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $6.57 $18.46 $36.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscoe and Elmhurst. The current time is 13:23:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.