Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Evening in Elmhurst on Wednesday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Homewood, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, IL
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Homewood, IL
Александр Ершков
Trip Overview
Elmhurst to Homewood is 31.5 miles and takes about 44m via Tri-State Tollway and Dixie Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest trip stays within Illinois, offering a straightforward connection between two suburban areas. With a recommended one-day duration, it's ideal for a quick errand or a local excursion. The route is primarily composed of surface roads after a significant stretch on the tollway, making it manageable for most drivers. Expect a relatively low fuel cost, keeping this trip budget-friendly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 25.7 mi | 32m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| I 80 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 25.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Homewood, 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
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4
Toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 80
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 4
Toward Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
21
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Dixie Highway
22
At end of road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
23
Turn right onto 183rd Street
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
183rd Street
24
Arrive at destination
183rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 29.7 — 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
29.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
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 4
Toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Dixie Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.89 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.39 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $5.00 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.54
Tri-state Tollway
(25.7 mi)
$1.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Homewood, IL
Evening in Homewood on Wednesday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
3 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
44m 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 features a significant portion on the Tri-State Tollway, covering 25.7 miles. After the tollway, you'll transition to surface roads, including Dixie Highway. The highway portion likely means you'll encounter a high density of exits and merges. The profile is mostly surface roads, indicating a shift in driving conditions and potentially more traffic lights and local intersections once you leave the tollway.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.7 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 19 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elmhurst, IL and Homewood, IL, road signs point toward Indiana, Hazel Crest and Dixie Highway.
Indiana
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Hazel Crest
29.2 mi in
|
~39m
Dixie Highway
29.7 mi in
|
~40m
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 Homewood, IL
Full guide →Founded 1893
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 44m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 25.7 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.54 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 Homewood, 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 Homewood, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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