Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Yorkville, IL
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The drive from Elgin, IL to Yorkville, IL covers 33.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Bridge Street, Bliss Road, Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on North Bridge Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 33.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 Villa Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Villa Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 5 / Silver Glen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 34 / Randall Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34 / North Randall Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto Kaneville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bridge Street | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Bliss Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Randall Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North La Fox Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| United States Route 30 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Fabyan Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Randall Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Yorkville, IL.
Start on East Chicago Street
Turn right onto Villa Street
Turn right onto East National Street
Turn left onto IL 31
Continue on IL 31
Turn right onto CR 5
Turn left onto CR 34
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
Continue on CR 34
Turn right onto CR 41
Turn left onto CR 84
Turn right onto CR 84
Keep slight right at fork onto Kaneville Road
Turn straight onto CR 8
Enter roundabout onto Bliss Road
Continue on Bliss Road
Turn left onto IL 47
Continue on US 30; IL 47
Continue on North Bridge Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Elgin, IL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Elgin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yorkville, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elgin on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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