How far is Savoy, IL from Elmhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Savoy, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
148.54 mi
02h 29m
Flight
128.49 mi
206.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.49 mi
Kilometers
206.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.54 mi
Kilometers
239.06 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Savoy
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savoy
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savoy
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
Chebanse
IL

Village in United States of America

From Savoy
74.3 mi
01h 14m
To Elmhurst
74.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
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 Savoy and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dunlap Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Curtis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Curtis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Kankakee

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

    2501 ft · 38 sec · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North York Road

    1420 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South York Road

    2460 ft · 55 sec · South York Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South York Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · West Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
117 mi · 79%
Tri-State Tollway
21.7 mi · 15%
West Curtis Road
2.75 mi · 2%
South York Street
2.1 mi · 1%
I 294 Toll North
1.78 mi · 1%
North Dunlap Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 08m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chebanse
01h 14m from Savoy
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savoy 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 Savoy to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Savoy and 74.3 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chebanse

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

13 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

60 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savoy and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 128.49 mi (206.78 km).

Savoy

#1 Savoy

Town

Population8,364
Coordinates40.0547500, -88.2517200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Elmhurst

#2 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-88.251726, 40.054493)
End: (-87.940349, 41.899457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.89
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.44 $48.89
Mid-grade $5.29 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $5.84 $30.59 $61.17
Diesel $6.57 $34.43 $68.86

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 Savoy and Elmhurst. The current time is 11:31:22.

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.