How far is Streator, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Streator, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Streator and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streator and Elmhurst.
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Start on East Main Street
15 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bloomington Street
561 ft · 19 sec · South Bloomington Street
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
112 m · 15 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Park Street
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Turn straight onto North Bloomington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bloomington Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Moore Street
785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street
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Continue on East 17th Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
663 ft · 23 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street
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Continue on North 2753rd Road
3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
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Turn left
1240 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
10.4 mi · 15 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto South York Street
1 km · 1 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 Streator and Elmhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Streator 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 Streator to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Aux Sable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Streator and 47.1 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Streator and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Aux Sable
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 Aux Sable.
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Dwight station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Streator and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 70.98 mi (114.23 km).
#1 Streator
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1208700, -88.8353500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $4.67 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
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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