The drive from Elgin, IL to West Ridge, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 51m 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, East Touhy Avenue, West Peterson Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 51m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 16.6 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 early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
7
19.3 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
7
19.8 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elmhurst Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elmhurst Road South
6
33.9 mi into trip|~49m in|North Western Avenue
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elgin, IL and West Ridge, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Elmhurst Road South.
Chicago
2.2 mi in|~4m
Elmhurst Road South
19.8 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16.6 mi
17m
East Touhy Avenue
5.5 mi
10m
West Peterson Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
North Caldwell Avenue
2.5 mi
3m
West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi
3m
Dundee Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
North Western Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
South Elmhurst Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 16.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and West Ridge, 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
17 mi·17 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 73Toward Elmhurst RoadUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft·8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road SouthUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
0.6 mi·1 min·South Elmhurst Road
14
Turn left onto IL 72
2.3 mi·3 min·West Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on East Touhy Avenue
5.5 mi·10 min·East Touhy Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 14
2.4 mi·3 min·North Caldwell Avenue
17
Continue on North Caldwell Avenue
0.2 mi·13 sec·North Caldwell Avenue
18
Continue on US 14
3.2 mi·5 min·West Peterson Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto West Arthur Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·West Arthur Avenue
21
Turn right
92 ft·6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Elgin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Ridge, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Ridge, 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
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$5.96
$11.91
premium
$4.89
$6.68
$13.36
diesel
$5.61
$7.66
$15.32
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(16.6 mi)$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.4
0
$3.64
$1.67
Efficient EV
8.7
0
$3.04
$1.39
EV Truck/SUV
13.9
0
$4.86
$2.22
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Evening
in Elgin on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
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
West Ridge, IL
Evening
in West Ridge on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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
51m 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 West Ridge, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, East Touhy Avenue, West Peterson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.42 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 13 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elgin, IL and West Ridge, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Elmhurst Road South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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.
