The drive from Elgin, IL to Logan Square, IL covers 35.9 miles and takes about 52m 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, West Higgins Avenue, Kennedy Expressway 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 $5.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 35.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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
7
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
6
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.
6
30.4 mi into trip|~42m in|West Lawrence Avenue
Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.9 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward California Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46A
Toward California 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 Logan Square, 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
West Higgins Avenue
2.7 mi
6m
Kennedy Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Dundee Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
West Higgins Road
1.1 mi
1m
Cumberland flyover
1 mi
1m
North Milwaukee Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
North Cumberland Avenue
0.6 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 Logan Square, IL.
1
Start on East Chicago Street
34 ft·8 sec·East Chicago Street
2
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Center Street
3
Continue on Dundee Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Dundee Avenue
4
Turn right onto IL 25
0.1 mi·17 sec·Page Avenue
5
Turn straight onto IL 25
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Liberty Street
6
Continue on IL 25
0.5 mi·50 sec·Dundee Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago
8
Continue on this road
486 ft·11 sec·this road
Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 90
21 mi·23 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
0.3 mi·21 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Toward Cumberland AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
526 ft·29 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13
Merge onto I 90
402 ft·4 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover
1.0 mi·1 min·Cumberland flyover
Exit 79AToward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
245 ft·8 sec
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
16
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Cumberland Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on IL 171
0.4 mi·1 min·North Cumberland Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto IL 72
1.1 mi·1 min·West Higgins Road
19
Turn right onto IL 72
326 ft·13 sec·North Oriole Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto IL 72
2.7 mi·6 min·West Higgins Avenue
21
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Central Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Milwaukee Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Montrose Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
26
Merge onto I 90; I 94
2.6 mi·3 min·Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Exit 46AToward California AvenueUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North California Avenue
Use the right lane.
29
Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Fullerton Avenue
30
Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
511 ft·25 sec·North Milwaukee Avenue
31
Turn right onto West Medill Avenue
76 ft·5 sec·West Medill Avenue
32
Turn left
168 ft·12 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Elgin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Logan Square, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Logan Square, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.16
$12.32
premium
$4.89
$6.91
$13.82
diesel
$5.61
$7.93
$15.85
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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
10.8
0
$3.77
$1.72
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.14
$1.44
EV Truck/SUV
14.4
0
$5.03
$2.30
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Elgin, IL
Late night
in Elgin on Friday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Logan Square, IL
Late night
in Logan Square on Friday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
6 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
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elgin, IL to Logan Square, IL covers 35.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, West Higgins Avenue, Kennedy Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 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 $5.61 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 short but busy drive. With 27 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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.
On the drive from Elgin, IL to Logan Square, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
