Origin
Burlington, IL
Night in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, IL to Elgin, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, IL
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Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, IL to Elgin, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Plank Road, Larkin Avenue, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on West Plank Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Plank Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 38 / West Plank Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 38 / West Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 38 / West Plank Road
Turn right onto CR 38 / West Plank Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Larkin Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Larkin Avenue
4
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
IL 31 / North State Street
Turn right onto IL 31 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
3
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Chicago Street
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Plank Road | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Larkin Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Highland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Chicago Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Plank Road
— 9.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 38
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
West Plank Road
3
Turn right onto US 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Larkin Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on Larkin Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Larkin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on West Highland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highland Avenue
9
Turn right onto IL 31
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
North State Street
10
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Chicago Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Elgin on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burlington, IL to Elgin, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Plank Road, Larkin Avenue, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Burlington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 38 / West Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burlington, IL to Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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