Elmhurst, IL Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Elmhurst, IL is a convenient base with 43 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 370-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Elmhurst, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

369.7 mi

Metropolis, IL

Quickest Drive

15m

Schiller Park, IL

Plan Around Elmhurst, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Elmhurst, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Anna, IL to Elmhurst, IL 352.2 mi · 6h 31m Sleepy Hollow, IL to Elmhurst, IL 335 mi · 6h 15m Johnston City, IL to Elmhurst, IL 318.5 mi · 5h 55m Wadsworth, IL to Elmhurst, IL 43.3 mi · 57m

Continue From Elmhurst, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Elmhurst, IL to Metropolis, IL 369.7 mi · 6h 53m Elmhurst, IL to Pinckneyville, IL 323.3 mi · 6h 4m Elmhurst, IL to Du Quoin, IL 321.9 mi · 6h 7m Elmhurst, IL to Frankfort, IL 312.2 mi · 5h 50m

Trips from Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst, IL to Metropolis, IL

369.7 mi 6h 53m

Elmhurst, IL to Pinckneyville, IL

323.3 mi 6h 4m

Elmhurst, IL to Du Quoin, IL

321.9 mi 6h 7m

Elmhurst, IL to Frankfort, IL

312.2 mi 5h 50m

Elmhurst, IL to Mount Carmel, IL

290.7 mi 6h 5m

Elmhurst, IL to Rosemont, IL

284.4 mi 5h 19m

Elmhurst, IL to Godfrey, IL

280.1 mi 5h 19m

Elmhurst, IL to Upper Alton, IL

275.9 mi 5h 16m

Elmhurst, IL to Jerseyville, IL

274.8 mi 5h 8m

Elmhurst, IL to Fairfield, IL

273.8 mi 5h 31m

Elmhurst, IL to Glen Carbon, IL

273.2 mi 5h 6m

Elmhurst, IL to Rosewood Heights, IL

272.7 mi 5h 11m

Elmhurst, IL to Moro, IL

269.7 mi 5h 7m

Elmhurst, IL to City of Greenville, IL

264.9 mi 4h 59m

Elmhurst, IL to York, IL

238.5 mi 5h 8m

Elmhurst, IL to Jacksonville, IL

228.5 mi 4h 18m

Elmhurst, IL to Cuba, IL

201.5 mi 4h 3m

Elmhurst, IL to Bruce, IL

200.3 mi 4h 3m

Driving from Elmhurst, IL

On average, trips departing from Elmhurst, IL run 145 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 370 miles (6h 53m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elmhurst, IL are Metropolis, IL (369.7 mi, 6h 53m), Pinckneyville, IL (323.3 mi, 6h 4m), Du Quoin, IL (321.9 mi, 6h 7m), Frankfort, IL (312.2 mi, 5h 50m), and Mount Carmel, IL (290.7 mi, 6h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.31 per gallon. For the typical 145-mile trip from Elmhurst, IL, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 39 mapped routes leaving Elmhurst, IL and 4 routes heading into Elmhurst, IL, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 370 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elmhurst, IL covers 370 miles and takes approximately 6h 53m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Elmhurst, IL runs about 145 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.31/gallon for regular), the average 145-mile trip from Elmhurst, IL costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Elmhurst, IL include Metropolis, IL, Pinckneyville, IL, Du Quoin, IL and Frankfort, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Elmhurst, IL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

45,538

Median Income

$145,374

Median Home Value

$532,800

Median Age

41.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Elmhurst, IL at a Glance

Founded

1882

Elevation

689 ft

Area

10 mi²

Notable People from Elmhurst, IL

A sampling of people born in Elmhurst, IL.

Fred Ramsdell

1960

American immunologist

Jeff Hornacek

1963

American basketball player and coach

Kelsey Robinson

1992

American volleyball player and beach volleyball player

Catherine Coulson

1943–2015

American actress (1943–2015)

Senta Moses

1973

actress

Rachel Melvin

1985

American actress

Larry Stefanki

1957

American tennis player and coach

Kenneth Roth

1955

American human rights activist

John F. Hartwig

1964

American chemist

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Elmhurst, IL.

F.B. Henderson House

historic house in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.

1 Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, ☏ +1 630 834-0202.

1 Sky Zone Elmhurst. - located in Elmhurst

1 Fitz's Pub, 172 N. Addison Rd. (2 blocks south of North Ave. & 1 block west of York Rd.), ☏ +1 630-530-0777. Everyday till midnight, later on weekends. Neighborhood bar that has a slightly older crowd during the day and tends to have a younger crowd on weekends. Beware of college breaks since it's the only real bar in that area of Elmhurst.

Elmhurst is one of the stops on the Union Pacific West metra line. It is also served by the Pace bus system.

Travel tips adapted from Elmhurst on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.