Elmhurst, IL Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Elmhurst, IL is a convenient base with 25 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Elmhurst, IL spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

25

Longest Drive

335 mi

Sleepy Hollow, IL

Quickest Drive

14m

Forest 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.

Sleepy Hollow, IL to Elmhurst, IL 335 mi · 6h 15m Johnston City, IL to Elmhurst, IL 318.5 mi · 5h 55m Clear Lake, IL to Elmhurst, IL 191.3 mi · 3h 38m Creve Coeur, IL to Elmhurst, IL 158.5 mi · 3h 5m

Continue From Elmhurst, IL

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

Elmhurst, IL to Rosemont, IL 284.4 mi · 5h 19m Elmhurst, IL to City of Greenville, IL 264.9 mi · 4h 59m Elmhurst, IL to Lake Villa, IL 46 mi · 1h 2m Elmhurst, IL to Park City, IL 37.4 mi · 50m

Trips from Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst, IL to Rosemont, IL

284.4 mi 5h 19m

Elmhurst, IL to City of Greenville, IL

264.9 mi 4h 59m

Elmhurst, IL to Lake Villa, IL

46 mi 1h 2m

Elmhurst, IL to Park City, IL

37.4 mi 50m

Elmhurst, IL to Shorewood, IL

35.7 mi 48m

Elmhurst, IL to Aurora, IL

28.4 mi 41m

Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL

27.1 mi 39m

Elmhurst, IL to Elgin, IL

21.3 mi 34m

Elmhurst, IL to West Ridge, IL

21.2 mi 36m

Elmhurst, IL to Palatine, IL

17.5 mi 26m

Elmhurst, IL to Elk Grove, IL

7.7 mi 15m

Driving from Elmhurst, IL

On average, trips departing from Elmhurst, IL run 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 284 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elmhurst, IL are Rosemont, IL (284.4 mi, 5h 19m), City of Greenville, IL (264.9 mi, 4h 59m), Lake Villa, IL (46 mi, 1h 2m), Park City, IL (37.4 mi, 50m), and Shorewood, IL (35.7 mi, 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Elmhurst, IL, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Elmhurst, IL and 14 routes heading into Elmhurst, IL, covering 25 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 284 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elmhurst, IL covers 284 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Elmhurst, IL runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Elmhurst, IL costs roughly $11 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 Rosemont, IL, City of Greenville, IL, Lake Villa, IL and Park City, 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.

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.