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Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Burnham, 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

51m

Distance

34.2 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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 Illinois, United States

Elmhurst, IL

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Downtown Burnham, IL, IL

Burnham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Burnham, IL covers 34.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, West Sibley Boulevard, West 147th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 22 mi 28m
West Sibley Boulevard 4 mi 6m
West 147th Street 3 mi 5m
Torrence Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
East Saint Charles Road 0.9 mi 1m
South York Street 0.6 mi 1m
I 290 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 22 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Burnham, IL.

1

Start on this road

267 ft · 25 sec · this road
2

Turn left

51 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto West Park Avenue

362 ft · 13 sec · West Park Avenue
4

Turn right onto South York Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South York Street
5

Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Saint Charles Road
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 290 East
7

Merge onto I 290

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 290
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
11

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
15

Continue on I 294

12 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto IL 83

3.0 mi · 5 min · West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on IL 83

4.0 mi · 6 min · West Sibley Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Torrence Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto 141st Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 141st Street
21

Turn right onto South Marquette Avenue

37 ft · 1 sec · South Marquette Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

South Marquette Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Markham, IL

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Dolton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evergreen Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
6
2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
6
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
6
32.9 mi into trip | ~48m in | Torrence Avenue

Turn left onto Torrence Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.30 one way

$10.60 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.81 $11.63
premium $4.93 $6.64 $13.27
diesel $5.60 $7.54 $15.08

Estimated Tolls: $1.32

Tri-state Tollway (22 mi) $1.32

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $2.99 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Aug 31, 2026

Origin

Elmhurst, IL

Afternoon in Elmhurst on Friday

Local time

4:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Burnham, IL

Afternoon in Burnham on Friday

Local time

4:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

51m 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?

34.2 mi in 51m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on Tri-State Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

704 ft 582 ft

Total Climb

55 ft

Total Descent

161 ft

Highest Point

704 ft

~2.4 mi in

Elevation Range

122 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Elmhurst, IL to Burnham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

2.2 mi in | ~4m

About the Cities

Starting in Elmhurst, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1882

Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.

Top landmarks

  • • F.B. Henderson House — historic house in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Arriving in Burnham, IL

Full guide →

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 51m. Total distance: 34.2 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.32 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Burnham, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burnham, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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