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Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Oglesby, 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

1h 51m

Distance

92.1 mi

148 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

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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city in LaSalle County, Illinois, USA

Oglesby, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Oglesby, IL covers 92.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.1 miles from Elmhurst, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 47.2 mi 50m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 18.1 mi 21m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 8.6 mi 10m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 5.5 mi 6m
I 39 5 mi 5m
South York Street 2.1 mi 4m
West Walnut Street 1.3 mi 3m
South York Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 47.2 mi, about 50m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~992 veh/hr typical · worst 1,284

Quietest

2 AM

~153 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 97 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
5

Continue on South York Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South York Road
6

Turn right onto Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frontage Road
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 88 West, IL 110: West Aurora
8

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

5.5 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road) Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 55 sec
Exit 131A Toward I 355 South: Joliet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 355

8.6 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Joliet Road South Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 55

18 mi · 21 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 250B Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 80

47 mi · 50 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 79A Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
18

Merge onto I 39; US 51

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 39; US 51
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward Oglesby
20

Turn left onto West Walnut Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Walnut Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.1 miles from Elmhurst, IL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oglesby, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Elmhurst, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elmhurst, IL

This is one driving day of about 92.1 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Elmhurst, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 47.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Will County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lockport, IL

46 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

Lockport, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minooka, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Rootbeer Stand

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oglesby, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+18158839254

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodridge, Illinois

0.7 mi

Sunfield Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ottawa, Illinois

1 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Morris, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 3m in / 48min to go 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18159410427

Visit website

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Illinois

1.1 mi

Rosemary Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Joliet, Illinois

1 mi

The Rootbeer Stand

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+18158839254

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16308109812

Visit website

Sunfield Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18154345500

Visit website

The Hideout Two

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18152870521

Simon's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Villa Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16305300200

Visit website

Ditka's Oakbrook

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16305722200

Visit website

The Country Farmhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18155133253

Visit website

Letty Mae's Tea Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18154161370

Visit website

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18159410427

Visit website

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm

+18155135567

Visit website

Rosemary Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18157824094

Visit website

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Morris Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+18159421031

Skydive Chicago

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

+18154330000

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Jerusalem Cafe - Restaurant and Grill - Lombard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lombard, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16306296400

Visit website

Carrico's Claudettes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18158837075

Visit website

Turtles Tap

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18159423664

Visit website

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Año Del Gallo

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 3–11 pm

+17792131436

Misfits

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18153135287

Visit website

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18152937099

Visit website

The Study Supper Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18152244689

Visit website

Jamie's OutPost

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–5 pm

+18156674120

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
7
8.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 355 South: Joliet

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 131A Toward I 355 South: Joliet
8
18.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

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 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
7
18.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Joliet Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Joliet Road South
7
18.8 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.28 one way

$28.56 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $15.66 $31.31
premium $4.93 $17.87 $35.74
diesel $5.60 $20.30 $40.60

Estimated Tolls: $0.93

Veterans Memorial Tollway (8.6 mi) $0.60
Reagan Memorial Tollway (5.5 mi) $0.33

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.06 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.89 $5.89

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Elmhurst, IL

Late night in Elmhurst on Friday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oglesby, IL

Late night in Oglesby on Friday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1h 51m 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?

92.1 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 47.2 mi of that is on I 80.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 3.4 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

731 ft 548 ft

Total Climb

299 ft

Total Descent

355 ft

Highest Point

731 ft

~19.7 mi in

Elevation Range

183 ft

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 Oglesby, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Bloomington.

Saint Louis

18.2 mi in | ~25m

Joliet Road South

18.5 mi in | ~26m

Bloomington

85.1 mi in | ~1h 41m

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 Oglesby, 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 1h 51m. Total distance: 92.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.93 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial 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 Oglesby, 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 3.4 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oglesby, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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