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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elgin, IL
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Burlington, IL
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The drive from Elgin, IL to Burlington, 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 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 Plank Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 early in the drive near Center Street.
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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (US 20 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 20 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left onto CR 22 / Plank Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plank Road | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Larkin Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Highland Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Burlington, IL.
Start on East Chicago Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Turn left onto East Highland Avenue
Continue on Larkin Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn left onto CR 22
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Elgin on Thursday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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