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Trip from Elgin, IL to Bloomingdale, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois

Elgin, IL

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suburb village of Chicago, located in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Bloomingdale, IL

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Trip Overview

Elgin to Bloomingdale is 12.1 miles and takes about 17 minutes via West Lake Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two communities in the Midwest. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it’s a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer between towns. You won't encounter any significant changes in scenery or terrain, making it a predictable and easy experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Lake Street 5.2 mi 6m
Lake Street 4.1 mi 6m
Villa Street 2.4 mi 3m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway 0.3 mi <1m
East Chicago Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Lake Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Lake Street — 5.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Bloomingdale, IL.

1

Start on East Chicago Street

34 ft · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
2

Turn right onto Villa Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Villa Street
3

Merge onto US 20

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4

Continue on US 20

5.2 mi · 6 min · West Lake Street
5

Continue on US 20

4.1 mi · 6 min · Lake Street
6

Arrive at destination

US 20

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Villa Street

Turn right onto Villa Street

Navigation decision point

3
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 20 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 20 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.88 one way

$3.75 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.06 $4.11
premium $4.93 $2.35 $4.70
diesel $5.60 $2.67 $5.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Elgin, IL

Late night in Elgin on Friday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Bloomingdale, IL

Late night in Bloomingdale on Friday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway miles involved. You'll spend your entire 17 minutes on local streets like West Lake Street, Lake Street, and Villa Street. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.2 miles on West Lake Street. Expect a typical suburban driving experience with traffic lights and intersections throughout.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on West Lake 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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Villa Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elgin, IL to Bloomingdale, IL is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 20 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

813 ft 729 ft

Total Climb

166 ft

Total Descent

137 ft

Highest Point

813 ft

~5.2 mi in

Elevation Range

85 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Elgin, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1854

Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Top landmarks

  • • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
  • • Elgin Downtown Commercial District

Arriving in Bloomingdale, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1833

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 17m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m 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

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on West Lake Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 20 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomingdale, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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