Origin
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, IL to Wasco, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Wasco, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Elgin, IL to Wasco, IL covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North La Fox Street, Bolcum Road, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on North La Fox Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North La Fox Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 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 early in the drive near Villa Street.
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 21m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 5 / Silver Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (CR 34 / Randall Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Villa Street
Turn right onto Villa Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 5 / Silver Glen Road
Turn right onto CR 5 / Silver Glen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 34 / Randall Road
Turn left onto CR 34 / Randall Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Bolcum Road
Turn right onto Bolcum Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 2 / Burlington Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 2 / Burlington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North La Fox Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Bolcum Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South State Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Silver Glen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Randall Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Villa Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East National Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| IL 64 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North La Fox Street
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Wasco, IL.
1
Start on East Chicago Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Chicago Street
2
Turn right onto Villa Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Villa Street
3
Turn right onto East National Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East National Street
4
Turn left onto IL 31
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
5
Continue on IL 31
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North La Fox Street
6
Turn right onto CR 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Glen Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Randall Road
8
Turn right onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bolcum Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Burlington Road
10
Continue on CR 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Burlington Road
11
Turn right onto IL 64
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
IL 64
12
Arrive at destination
IL 64
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Wasco, IL
Late night in Wasco on Friday
Local time
12:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Wasco, IL covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North La Fox Street, Bolcum Road, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $1.94 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 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 5 / Silver Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (CR 34 / Randall Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elgin, IL to Wasco, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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