How far is Stillman Valley, IL from Elgin, IL?

The driving distance from Stillman Valley, IL to Elgin, IL is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
59.74 mi
01h 01m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.74 mi
Kilometers
96.15 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Stillman Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillman Valley
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Elgin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillman Valley
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
Belvidere
IL

City in Illinois

From Stillman Valley
29.8 mi
00h 30m
To Elgin
29.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stillman Valley and Elgin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillman Valley and Elgin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Roosevelt Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Roosevelt Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2407 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 South

    2175 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Chicago Street

    1719 ft · 55 sec · East Chicago Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillman Valley and Elgin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
36.6 mi · 61%
West Roosevelt Street
19.9 mi · 33%
North State Street
2.01 mi · 3%
I 90 East
0.48 mi · 1%
IL 31 South
0.41 mi · 1%
East Chicago Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

19.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
00h 30m from Stillman Valley
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stillman Valley and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillman Valley to Elgin?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Stillman Valley and 29.9 miles from Elgin.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stillman Valley and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.

Stop Ideas Near Belvidere

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

11 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

28 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

52 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Plano

72 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillman Valley and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 km).

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#1 Stillman Valley

Valley in Texas, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates42.1072500, -89.1792700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Elgin

#2 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

Population110,196
Coordinates42.0372500, -88.2811900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: West Roosevelt Street (-89.17927, 42.10704)
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillman Valley and Elgin. The current time is 05:38:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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