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Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Douglas, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.8 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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 Douglas, IL, IL

Douglas, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

Elmhurst, IL to Douglas, IL is 20.8 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 290, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it an efficient way to travel a short distance without much fuss. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 14.8 mi 20m
Dan Ryan Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
East Saint Charles Road 0.9 mi 1m
South York Street 0.6 mi 1m
East 31st Street 0.5 mi 1m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) 0.3 mi <1m
West 31st Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 14.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Douglas, 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

15 mi · 20 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
10

Merge onto I 90; I 94

2.2 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; I 94

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Toward I 90, I 94 Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

495 ft · 12 sec
Exit 54 Toward 31st Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Wentworth Avenue
14

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 31st Street
15

Continue on East 31st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 31st Street
16

Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
17

Turn right onto East 33rd Street

193 ft · 8 sec · East 33rd Street
18

Arrive at destination

East 33rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Park Avenue

Turn left onto West Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

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

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
8
19.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) toward I 90, I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90, I 94
7
19.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward 31st Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 54 Toward 31st Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.22 one way

$6.45 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.54 $7.07
premium $4.93 $4.04 $8.07
diesel $5.60 $4.59 $9.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Elmhurst, IL

Night in Elmhurst on Saturday

Local time

11:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Isolated Rain Showers

NNE 5 to 10 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 6:28AM CDT until August 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 3:14AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Douglas, IL

Night in Douglas on Saturday

Local time

11:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Isolated Rain Showers

NNE 5 to 10 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 6:28AM CDT until August 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 17 at 3:14AM EDT 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

3 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

31m 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?

You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 83% of the 20.8 miles on I 290 and the Dan Ryan Expressway. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 14.8 miles. Expect a significant amount of time merging and navigating urban traffic patterns, especially on the expressways. You'll transition to surface roads, like East Saint Charles Road, for the final portion of the drive.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 290.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and Dan Ryan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

689 ft 577 ft

Total Climb

32 ft

Total Descent

124 ft

Highest Point

689 ft

Elevation Range

112 ft

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

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 31m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Douglas, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Douglas, 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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