How far is West Town, IL from Elmhurst, IL?
The driving distance from West Town, IL to Elmhurst, IL is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Town and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Town and Elmhurst.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto North Wolcott Avenue
49 m · 9 sec · North Wolcott Avenue
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Turn right onto West Erie Street
668 ft · 35 sec · West Erie Street
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Turn left onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
29 m · 3 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Charles Road
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Saint Charles Road
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Turn right 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 West Town and Elmhurst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny leaving West Town 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 West Town to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from West Town and 8.3 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny around West Town and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
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 Forest Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Town and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 13.66 mi (21.98 km).
#1 West Town
West Town is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8938100, -87.6749300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.56 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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