How far is Warren, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Warren, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warren and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren and Elmhurst.
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Start on South Water Street
11 m · 6 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
131 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
2936 ft · 59 sec · South Railroad Street
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Continue on North Stagecoach Trail
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Stagecoach Trail
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Continue on West Galena Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Galena Road
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Continue on West Lena Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lena Street
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Turn right onto North Schuyler Street
1 km · 56 sec · North Schuyler Street
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Continue on IL 73
1 mi · 2 min · IL 73
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 31 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward York Road
1504 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North York Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
102 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West 2nd Street
39 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue
808 ft · 29 sec · North Addison Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue
70 m · 13 sec · Cottage Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
622 ft · 26 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn sharp left
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 Warren and Elmhurst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Warren 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 Warren to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Warren and 68.1 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Warren and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley
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 Cherry Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 112.7 mi (181.38 km).
#1 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
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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