Origin
Glenview, IL
Late night in Glenview on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenview, IL to Elgin, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenview, IL
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Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Glenview to Elgin, you are in for a quick 29.4-mile trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. This Midwest drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a highly economical way to navigate between these two Illinois locations. You will primarily utilize the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway along with Golf Road and West Golf Road to complete the journey. Because the route is straightforward and short, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule. It is an ideal option for anyone needing a practical, no-fuss connection across this region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| Golf Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| West Golf Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Dundee Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Waukegan Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Golf Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Glenview Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Arlington Heights Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 13.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenview, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on Glenayre Drive
282 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
2
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
340 ft
·
18 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
3
Turn left onto Glenview Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenview Road
4
Turn left onto IL 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 58
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Golf Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto IL 58
208 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Wolf Road
7
Continue on IL 58
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wolf Road
8
Continue on IL 58
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Golf Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 58
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Golf Road
10
Continue on IL 58
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Golf Road
11
Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
13
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
504 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 56
Toward IL 25
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 56
Toward IL 25
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
17
Turn left onto IL 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dundee Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Center Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Center Street
19
Turn right
311 ft
·
28 sec
20
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Chicago Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenayre Drive
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 43 / Waukegan Road
Turn left onto IL 43 / Waukegan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 58 / Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / Golf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward IL 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56
Toward IL 25
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(13.7 mi)
$0.96
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Widespread Fog
SE 5 mph
0% chance
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
10 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition between major thoroughfares and suburban surface streets. While you will spend some time on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, your longest uninterrupted stretch is only 13.7 miles, so you will be navigating intersections and turns frequently. The route avoids a high highway percentage, favoring a mix of arterial roads that keep the drive feeling active rather than monotonous. You will notice the character of the road shift as you move away from the denser traffic patterns near Glenview and head toward Elgin. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 29.4-mile span.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Jane Addams Memorial 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Glenayre Drive.
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 29.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
855 ft
631 ft
Total Climb
227 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
855 ft
~23.1 mi in
Elevation Range
224 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Glenview, IL
Full guide →Founded 1899
Glenview is a town of some 45,000 people in suburban Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland area. Once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, the 1,121-acre facility was turned over to the local government and was redeveloped as The Glen, one of Glenview's prime residential and commercial areas.
Top landmarks
- • Kohl Children's Museum — children's museum in Illinois, United States
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
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 43m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 13.7 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.96 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams 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 Elgin, 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 (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (IL 58 / Golf 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 Elgin, 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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