Trip from Elgin, IL to Lincoln Park, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

56m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

1h 0m

5 PM

1h 5m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois

Elgin, IL

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Lincoln Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elgin, IL to Lincoln Park, IL covers 39 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Kennedy Expressway, West Higgins Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.5 miles from Elgin, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 24.3 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 39 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

24.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway toward Cumberland Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Cumberland Avenue

24.8 mi into trip | ~30m in | Cumberland flyover

Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 79A Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South

25.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue

Turn right onto IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

30.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | West Lawrence Avenue

Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

37.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward IL 64: North Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 48B Toward IL 64: North Avenue

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 Elgin, IL to Lincoln Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

Chicago

2.2 mi in | ~4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	22 mi	24m
Kennedy Expressway	4.9 mi	6m
West Higgins Avenue	2.7 mi	6m
Dundee Avenue	1.7 mi	3m
West Higgins Road	1.1 mi	1m
Cumberland flyover	1 mi	1m
West North Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
North Halsted Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 22 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Lincoln Park, IL.

Start on East Chicago Street

34 ft · 8 sec · East Chicago Street

Turn left onto Center Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Center Street

Continue on Dundee Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dundee Avenue

Turn right onto IL 25

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Page Avenue

Turn straight onto IL 25

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Liberty Street

Continue on IL 25

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Dundee Avenue

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago

Continue on this road

486 ft · 11 sec · this road

Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago

Merge onto I 90

21 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Toward Cumberland Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

526 ft · 29 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 90

402 ft · 4 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cumberland flyover

Exit 79A Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

245 ft · 8 sec

Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue

Turn right onto IL 171

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on IL 171

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto IL 72

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Higgins Road

Turn right onto IL 72

326 ft · 13 sec · North Oriole Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto IL 72

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Central Avenue

Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East

Merge onto I 90; I 94

4.9 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 48B Toward IL 64: North Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto IL 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · West North Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto North Halsted Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Halsted Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Webster Avenue

223 ft · 6 sec · West Webster Avenue

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

West Webster Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 19.5 miles from Elgin, IL, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.5 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Elgin, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elgin, IL

This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elgin, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 22 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Elgin, IL · 23m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

20 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.

Popular next leg

Des Plaines, IL to Lincoln Park, IL

17.4 mi · 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Plaines, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Elgin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, IL

The final approach into Lincoln Park, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lincoln Park, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 37.7

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.10 one way

$12.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.69	$13.39
premium	$4.89	$7.51	$15.01
diesel	$5.61	$8.61	$17.22

Estimated Tolls: $1.50

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (21.5 mi) $1.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.7	$4.10	$1.87
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
EV Truck/SUV	15.6	$5.46	$2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Elgin, IL

Evening in Elgin on Tuesday

Local time

7:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln Park, IL

Evening in Lincoln Park on Tuesday

Local time

7:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

11 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

56m 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 Elgin, IL to Lincoln Park, IL covers 39 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Kennedy Expressway, West Higgins Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Elgin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.10 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.

On the drive from Elgin, IL to Lincoln Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

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