Elmhurst, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Elmhurst, IL is a convenient base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 244 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Elmhurst, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
335 mi
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 3m
Bruce, 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.
Continue From Elmhurst, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Elmhurst, IL
Driving from Elmhurst, IL
On average, trips departing from Elmhurst, IL run 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 42m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 284 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 200 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Elmhurst, IL are Rosemont, IL (284.4 mi, 5h 19m), Moro, IL (269.7 mi, 5h 7m), City of Greenville, IL (264.9 mi, 4h 59m), Cuba, IL (201.5 mi, 4h 3m), and Bruce, IL (200.3 mi, 4h 3m). 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 244-mile trip from Elmhurst, IL, budget about $36 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Elmhurst, IL and 2 routes heading into Elmhurst, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 200 to 284 miles.
The longest mapped route from Elmhurst, IL covers 284 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 200 miles.
The average route from Elmhurst, IL runs about 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 244-mile trip from Elmhurst, IL costs roughly $36 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, Moro, IL, City of Greenville, IL and Cuba, 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
City data from Wikidata (Q579542), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. 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.
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