How far is Roselle, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Roselle, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.44 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.28 mi
14.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.28 mi
Kilometers
14.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.44 mi
Kilometers
20.02 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Roselle
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roselle
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roselle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Addison
IL

Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Roselle
5.4 mi
00h 08m
To Elmhurst
7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Irving Park Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Rohlwing Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Rohlwing Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lake Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · West Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North York Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street

    39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

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

    808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue

    70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    20 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roselle 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lake Street
5.44 mi · 44%
Irving Park Road
2.67 mi · 21%
North Rohlwing Road
1.56 mi · 13%
North York Street
0.74 mi · 6%
North Addison Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Lake Street

Turn left onto West Lake Street

5.44 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 08m from Roselle
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roselle 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 Roselle to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Roselle and 7 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Addison, 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 Addison.

RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

21 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 9.28 mi (14.93 km).

Roselle

#1 Roselle

Village in Ilinois, United States of America

Population22,550
Coordinates41.9847500, -88.0797900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving Park Road (-88.07978, 41.984767)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.11
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.05 $4.11
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $5.84 $2.57 $5.14
Diesel $6.57 $2.89 $5.78

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 Roselle and Elmhurst. The current time is 13:25:51.

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.