Origin
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, IL to Hanover Park, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elgin, IL
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Hanover Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Elgin to Hanover Park is 8.7 miles and takes about 13 minutes via West Lake Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick local hop. Consider this route for a brief errand or a connection between nearby communities when time is a factor.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Villa Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Barrington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chicago Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lake Street
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Hanover Park, 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
Turn left onto Barrington Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrington Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sycamore Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Sycamore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — 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
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Barrington Road
Turn left onto Barrington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Sycamore Avenue
Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Hanover Park, IL
Late night in Hanover Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway usage. You'll spend the longest stretch, 5.2 miles, on West Lake Street. Expect to navigate through typical suburban traffic patterns as you transition from one town to the next. The route involves several turns on local streets like Villa Street and Barrington Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Villa Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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; at 7.9 miles (Barrington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hanover Park, IL
Full guide →Founded 1958
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 13m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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; at 7.9 miles (Barrington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanover Park, 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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