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Trip from Elmhurst, IL to La Grange Park, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.1 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

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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village in United States of America

La Grange Park, IL

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Trip Overview

Elmhurst, IL to La Grange Park, IL is 8.1 miles and takes about 15m via I 290, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois. It's a quick hop that mixes highway driving with surface streets. You'll likely find this route convenient for a brief transfer between nearby areas, with minimal time commitment required.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 3.3 mi 4m
South 25th Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
East Saint Charles Road 0.9 mi 1m
South York Street 0.6 mi 1m
Kemman Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Indian Joe Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Lexington Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Park Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 3.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and La Grange Park, 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

3.3 mi · 4 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 18A Toward South 25th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto Indian Joe Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Indian Joe Drive
10

Turn left onto Lexington Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Lexington Street
11

Turn right onto South 25th Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · South 25th Avenue
12

Continue on Kemman Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kemman Avenue
13

Turn right

40 ft · 3 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.2 — 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

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | East Saint Charles Road

Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 290

Merge onto I 290

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward South 25th Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18A Toward South 25th Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.24 one way

$2.47 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $1.36 $2.72
premium $4.81 $1.53 $3.07
diesel $5.40 $1.72 $3.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 Apr 25, 2026

Origin

Elmhurst, IL

Late night in Elmhurst on Sunday

Local time

1:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Sunny

NE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

La Grange Park, IL

Late night in La Grange Park on Sunday

Local time

1:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

12 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

15m 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?

This drive is a mix of highway and surface road, with 41% of it on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 3.3 miles on I 290 before transitioning to surface streets like South 25th Avenue and East Saint Charles Road. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits and intersections as you leave the interstate.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on I 290.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 8.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Saint Charles Road): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Elmhurst, IL

Full guide →

Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.

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 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on I 290. 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Saint Charles Road): 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 La Grange Park, 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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