Origin
Park City, IL
Late night in Park City on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park City, IL to Elmhurst, 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
50m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 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.
Park City, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Elmhurst, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 37.6-mile drive from Park City, Illinois, to Elmhurst, Illinois, is a straightforward 43-minute trip, perfectly suited for a single day. You'll navigate local roads like Knight Avenue and Belvidere Road before merging onto I-94 East for a portion of the journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is an economical option for a quick transit between two points within the Midwest. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an uncomplicated drive without the need for an overnight stay. The local road focus means you'll experience a more community-oriented feel throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 33.2 mi | 40m |
| Belvidere Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East North Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Addison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| I 290 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 33.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City, IL and Elmhurst, IL.
1
Start on Frontage Road
423 ft
·
23 sec
·
Frontage Road
2
Turn left onto Knight Avenue
99 ft
·
12 sec
·
Knight Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 120
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvidere Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 94
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 33
Toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 290
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 290
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 13B
Toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto IL 64
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Avenue
11
Turn left onto North York Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North York Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
335 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto West 2nd Street
127 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 2nd Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Addison Avenue
15
Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cottage Hill Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Park Avenue
17
Turn sharp left
65 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Park City, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.3 — 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
|
IL 120 / Belvidere Road
Turn left onto IL 120 / Belvidere Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 33
Toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
8
36 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.99
Tri-state Tollway
(33.2 mi)
$1.99
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: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
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
Elmhurst, IL
Late night in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
20 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
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 drive with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you on surface streets for its entirety. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests a constantly changing road environment. You'll likely be navigating through various neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring your attention for consistent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.1 miles in near IL 120 / Belvidere Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 120 / Belvidere Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Park City, IL to Elmhurst, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.
O'hare
16.4 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 294
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 37.7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.99 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 Elmhurst, 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 (IL 120 / Belvidere Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 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 Elmhurst, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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