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Trip from Elgin, IL to Patton, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 5m

Distance

218.7 mi

352 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 52m ★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m

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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Downtown Patton, IL, IL

Patton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Elgin, IL to Patton, IL covers 218.7 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 63, Wicker Avenue, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on SR 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

109.4 miles from Elgin, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 63 59.1 mi 1h 15m
Wicker Avenue 58.8 mi 1h 18m
Tri-State Tollway 30.9 mi 39m
US 41 21.6 mi 26m
West Lake Street 10.3 mi 15m
Lake Street 6.7 mi 10m
US 150 4.5 mi 6m
Old Paris Road 4.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: SR 63 — 59.1 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Chicago Street

34 ft · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
2

Turn right onto Villa Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · Villa Street
3

Merge onto US 20

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4

Continue on US 20

5.2 mi · 6 min · West Lake Street
5

Continue on US 20

6.7 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
6

Continue on US 20

5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7

Take the ramp onto US 20

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
11

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
15

Continue on I 294

15 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

6.1 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

502 ft · 12 sec
Toward IL 83 South
20

Turn straight onto IL 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · Torrence Avenue
21

Turn left onto IL 83

1.8 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on US 30

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
23

Continue on US 30

2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
24

Continue on US 30

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway
25

Turn right onto US 41

59 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto US 41

22 mi · 26 min · US 41
27

Continue on SR 63

59 mi · 1 hr 15 min · SR 63
28

Turn right

0.3 mi · 1 min
29

Continue on Pennington Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pennington Road
30

Turn left onto US 150

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 150
31

Continue on US 150

1.6 mi · 2 min · N 3rd Street
32

Turn right onto West Paris Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Paris Avenue
33

Continue on Old Paris Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
34

Turn left onto Old Paris Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
35

Turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place
36

Turn right onto East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road
37

Arrive at destination

East 2250th Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.4 miles from Elgin, IL, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 48 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.4 miles or 2h 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 2m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 218.7 miles and 5h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Elgin, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 63 for about 59.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

109 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.4 miles from Elgin, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Daily Drip

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dyer, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.5

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12195156062

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burr Ridge, Illinois

0.9 mi

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burr Ridge, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Posen, Illinois

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.9

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

The Daily Drip

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.5

Dyer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12195156062

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 31.2

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16306541616

Visit website

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 31.2

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304554003

Visit website

BerryField Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.9

Midlothian, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17083882000

Visit website

Studious Hifi Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.9

Blue Island, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+16123315934

Visit website

Cafe Borgia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.5

Munster, Indiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12199228889

Visit website

Taco Bell

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.2

Countryside, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+17083545535

Visit website

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.9

Cayuga, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17654927376

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.9

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Coffee Cabin

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.5

Schererville, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12192278623

Visit website

The Olive Cafe LLC

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.5

St John, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12193652224

Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.6

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12244487577

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.1

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.2

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.7 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
19.7 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 20

Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
8
22.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
6
23.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
9
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 161 Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.19 one way

$68.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.54 $75.08
premium $4.89 $42.09 $84.17
diesel $5.61 $48.29 $96.57

Estimated Tolls: $1.86

Tri-state Tollway (30.9 mi) $1.86

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

$34

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.6 0 $22.96 $10.50
Efficient EV 54.7 0 $19.14 $8.75
EV Truck/SUV 87.5 1 $30.62 $14.00

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Elgin, IL

Afternoon in Elgin on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

26 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

5h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 45.3
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Elgin, IL to Patton, IL covers 218.7 miles and takes about 5h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in near US 20.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 218.7 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 19.7 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Elgin, IL to Patton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

22.8 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in Elgin, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1854

Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Top landmarks

  • • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
  • • Elgin Downtown Commercial District

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 5h 5m. Total distance: 218.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elgin, IL to Patton, IL covers 218.7 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 63, Wicker Avenue, Tri-State Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.4 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 $34.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 218.7 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Elgin, IL to Patton, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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