Origin
Elgin, IL
Morning in Elgin on Thursday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 31.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Street, Dundee Avenue, Page Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | — | — |
| Dundee Avenue | — | — |
| Page Avenue | — | — |
| North Liberty Street | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| IL 59 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Long Lake, IL.
1
Start on East Chicago Street
33 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 Page Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Page Avenue
5
Turn straight onto North Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Liberty Street
6
Continue on Dundee Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dundee Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago
8
Continue on I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 90 Toll East: Chicago
10
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11
Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 59
12
Turn left onto New Sutton Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
New Sutton Road
13
Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
14
Continue on New Sutton Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Sutton Road
15
Continue on South Hough Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hough Street
16
Continue on North Hough Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North Hough Road
17
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
18
Merge slight left onto North Rand Road
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Rand Road
19
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
20
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
21
Turn right onto Big Hollow Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Hollow Road
22
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
23
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Elgin, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Elgin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Lake, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Long Lake, 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
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Long Lake, IL
Morning in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
17 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
48m 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 Long Lake, IL covers 31.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Street, Dundee Avenue, Page Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $4.94 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.
The drive from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elgin, IL to Long Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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