Origin
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, IL to Winfield, 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
29m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Winfield, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 17.2-mile drive from Elgin to Winfield, Illinois, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, primarily using County Farm Road, West Lake Street, and Villa Street. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the short distance. This is a straightforward trip through the Midwest region, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without needing an overnight stay. It offers a simple, direct connection between two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Farm Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| West Lake Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Villa Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Winfield Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Geneva Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Chicago Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Farm Road
— 7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Winfield, 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 right onto County Farm Road
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
County Farm Road
6
Turn right onto West Geneva Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Geneva Road
7
Turn left onto North Winfield Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Winfield Road
8
Turn right
102 ft
·
7 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — 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
|
County Farm Road
Turn right onto County Farm Road
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Geneva Road
Turn right onto West Geneva Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Winfield Road
Turn left onto North Winfield Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Winfield, IL
Late night in Winfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 10 to 15 mph
42% chance
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
8 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles on County Farm Road. This route won't feel like a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it's characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local streets. The road conditions will likely shift as you transition between different local roads, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections throughout the 29-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on County Farm Road.
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 29m drive. You will face about 6 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 (County Farm Road): Navigation decision point.
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
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 29m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 7 miles on County Farm Road. 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 (County Farm Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winfield, 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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