How far is Tilton, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Tilton, IL to Elgin, IL is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tilton and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tilton and Elgin.
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Start on Central Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Morrison Street
98 m · 19 sec · Morrison Street
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Turn left onto Glendale Avenue
1230 ft · 54 sec · Glendale Avenue
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Continue on South G Street
2603 ft · 2 min · South G Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
42 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 West: Champaign
961 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street
752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1279 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn slight left onto Villa Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Turn left
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tilton and Elgin.
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-57 North
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tilton 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 Tilton to Elgin?
The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Tilton and 86 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tilton and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tilton and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 138.17 mi (222.37 km).
#1 Tilton
Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.0953100, -87.6475200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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