How far is Sleepy Hollow, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 335.6 miles (540.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sleepy Hollow and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Elmhurst.
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Start on Sleepy Hollow Lane
145 m · 23 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane
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Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
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Turn left
1753 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2311 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp right
1538 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road
2501 ft · 38 sec · Roosevelt Road
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Take the exit slight right toward North York Road
1420 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto South York Road
2460 ft · 55 sec · South York Road
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Continue on South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
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 Sleepy Hollow and Elmhurst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 335.6 miles (540.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 168 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sleepy Hollow and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 301.83 mi (485.75 km).
#1 Sleepy Hollow
Village in Illinois
| Population | 3,215 |
| Coordinates | 37.6003300, -88.9492400 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $3.77 | $44.65 | $89.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.36 | $100.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.10 | $110.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.80 | $125.60 |
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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