Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lynwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Elgin to Lynwood is 29.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Orchard Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local feel for the majority of your journey, with a moderate amount of turns. It's a straightforward, relatively short trip perfect for a single day, requiring no overnight stays and offering plenty of flexibility.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Road | 10.4 mi | 17m |
| Randall Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| North Randall Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North La Fox Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South State Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Silver Glen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 34 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Villa Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Lynwood, IL.
Start on East Chicago Street
Turn right onto Villa Street
Turn right onto East National Street
Turn left onto IL 31
Continue on IL 31
Turn right onto CR 5
Turn left onto CR 34
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
Continue on CR 34
Continue on CR 34
Turn right onto CR 83
Turn right onto US 34
Continue on US 34
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
Turn left onto Edythe Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Villa Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 5 / Silver Glen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 83 / Orchard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 34
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Edythe Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elgin on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Lynwood on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is primarily a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 2% highway share. You'll be navigating through familiar roads like Orchard Road, Randall Road, and North Randall Road for most of the 29.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along Orchard Road. The character of the drive is consistent, favoring local thoroughfares over high-speed highways, so be prepared for more frequent navigation adjustments.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Villa Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 5 / Silver Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (CR 83 / Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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