Origin
Crest Hill, IL
Late night in Crest Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crest Hill, IL to Elmhurst, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crest Hill, IL
Tom Fisk
Elmhurst, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 29.9-mile drive between Crest Hill and Elmhurst, Illinois, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. With no highway driving involved, expect a turn-heavy local road experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $5, making it an economical option. Traversing within the Midwest region, this drive offers a glimpse into the local connectivity of suburban Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Street | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Independence Boulevard | — | — |
| Joliet Road | — | — |
| I 355 South | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | — | — |
| IL 83 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Theodore Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill, IL and Elmhurst, IL.
1
Start on Oakland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Theodore Street
3
Turn left onto Broadway Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Street
4
Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
5
Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Joliet Road
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 North: Chicago
8
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
IL 83: Kingery Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
IL 83 North: Kingery Road
11
Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
12
Continue on Kingery Highway
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Kingery Highway
13
Take the exit slight right
338 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Charles Road
15
Turn left onto South York Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South York Street
16
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Park Avenue
17
Turn slight right
66 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elmhurst, IL
Late night in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 29.9-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily through local streets like Theodore Street, Broadway Street, and Independence Boulevard. There isn't a "longest stretch" to speak of, as you'll be continuously interacting with intersections and varying road conditions typical of urban and suburban environments. This route's character is defined by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road, demanding your attention at every corner.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Theodore Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crest Hill, IL to Elmhurst, IL is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crest Hill, IL to Elmhurst, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elmhurst, IL
Full guide →Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crest Hill, IL to Elmhurst, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elmhurst, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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