Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Late night in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Park City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Park City, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
This 37.4-mile drive from Elmhurst, IL, to Park City, IL, is a quick 50-minute trip, perfect for a single-day excursion. The route primarily uses local roads like Belvidere Road and East North Avenue, with a significant portion on the Tri-State Tollway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this journey is budget-friendly. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 33.1 mi | 40m |
| Belvidere Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East North Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 20 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Knight Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 33.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Park City, 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
·
17 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto North York Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 64
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 20
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
33 mi
·
40 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 11A
Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto IL 120
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belvidere Road
11
Turn right onto Knight Avenue
99 ft
·
5 sec
·
Knight Avenue
12
Turn right onto Frontage Road
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
Frontage Road
13
Arrive at destination
Frontage Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.1 — 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
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.98
Tri-state Tollway
(33.1 mi)
$1.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Park City, IL
Late night in Park City on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
21 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
50m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 37.4-mile journey, with no highway percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.1 miles on the Tri-State Tollway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition to more intricate local roads. As you navigate through Illinois, the drive will likely involve frequent turns and varied speed limits as you move between Belvidere Road and East North Avenue, requiring your attention. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a more interactive route.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.1 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 37.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (North York Street): 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 50m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 33.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.98 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 Park City, 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 0.1 miles (North York Street): 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 Park City, 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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