How far is Westmont, CA from Buffalo Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Westmont, CA to Buffalo Grove, IL is about 2033.2 miles (3272.1 km), with a travel time of about 35h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1734.9 miles (2792 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
2033.19 mi
35h 45m
Flight
1734.86 mi
2791.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1734.86 mi
Kilometers
2791.99 km
Flight Time
03h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
2033.19 mi
Kilometers
3272.1 km
Drive Time
35h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 35h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo Grove
Wed, Jun 3, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Westmont
Fri, Jun 5, 8:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-06-02T09:12
Arrive Buffalo Grove
Wed, Jun 3, 8:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
35h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Applewood
CO

Census designated place

From Westmont
1015.3 mi
17h 52m
To Buffalo Grove
1017.9 mi
17h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westmont and Buffalo Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmont and Buffalo Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 105th Street

    638 ft · 35 sec · West 105th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Denker Avenue

    103 m · 17 sec · Denker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 106th Street

    1330 ft · 49 sec · West 106th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Normandie Avenue

    3275 ft · 1 min · South Normandie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Imperial Highway

    2593 ft · 55 sec · West Imperial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue

    614 ft · 12 sec · South Vermont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    138 m · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 116th Place

    1405 ft · 26 sec · West 116th Place

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 105 East

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Century Freeway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Century Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

    932 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    7.4 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Barstow, Las Vegas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · Ontario Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  32. 32

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  35. 35

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  36. 36

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    501.3 mi · 8 hr 40 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    173.2 mi · 3 hr 9 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

    1895 ft · 54 sec

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  46. 46

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.1 km · 2 min

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  49. 49

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  50. 50

    Keep slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  51. 51

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  52. 52

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  53. 53

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Lake Cook Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Cook Road

  55. 55

    Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road

    814 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road

  56. 56

    Turn left onto Aptakisic Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aptakisic Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont and Buffalo Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
57 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
8 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
662 mi · 33%
I 70 East
502 mi · 25%
I 35
188 mi · 9%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Highway
162 mi · 8%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Continue straight

501 mi · 08h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
35h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
71h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+298.3 mi
1734.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Applewood
17h 52m from Westmont
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Westmont and Sunny near Buffalo Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westmont to Buffalo Grove?

The road trip is about 2033.2 miles (3272.1 km) and usually takes 35h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Applewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1015.3 miles from Westmont and 1017.9 miles from Buffalo Grove.

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

The direct path is about 1734.9 miles (2792 km), while the road route adds roughly 298.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $413.87 one way or $827.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 637.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Westmont and Buffalo Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Westmont and Sunny near Buffalo Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Applewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Applewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Applewood.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

15 mi away
1055 19th Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

35 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

38 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Buffalo Grove. Straight-line distance: 1734.86 mi (2791.99 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population31,853
Coordinates33.9414000, -118.3023000
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Buffalo Grove

#2 Buffalo Grove

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population41,496
Coordinates42.1514100, -87.9597900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Westmont (-118.3023, 33.9414)
End: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)67h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)50h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)40h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)33h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)29h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)25h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
71.74 gal
271.58 L · about $413.87
Round trip
$827.74
143.48 gal · 543.16 L
Estimated CO2
637.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1275.1 kg / 2811 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $413.87 $827.74
Mid-grade $6.07 $435.17 $870.35
Premium $6.24 $447.87 $895.75
Diesel $7.57 $542.86 $1,085.71

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 California · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Westmont, CA and Buffalo Grove, IL. The current time in Westmont is 09:12:38, although it is 11:12:38 in Buffalo Grove.

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.