Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Anna, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 31m

Distance

349.9 mi

563 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 19m ★

6 AM

6h 31m

8 AM

6h 56m

10 AM

6h 40m

12 PM

6h 38m

3 PM

6h 41m

5 PM

6h 55m

8 PM

6h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Elmhurst, IL

Wikimedia Commons

Anna, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Anna, IL covers 349.9 miles and takes about 6h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 254.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.70 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

175 miles from Elmhurst, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 31m. Total distance: 349.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 31m highway drive covering 349.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 254.2 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 254.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 349.9 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m 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

2.9 mi into trip | ~6m 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

8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

21.7 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

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 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...

21.9 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	254.2 mi	4h 34m
Ken Gray Expressway	61.7 mi	1h 6m
Tri-State Tollway	18.2 mi	23m
East Vienna Street	5.8 mi	8m
Cicero Avenue	4.9 mi	7m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m
East Saint Charles Road	0.9 mi	1m
South York Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 254.2 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Anna, IL.

Start on this road

267 ft · 25 sec · this road

Turn left

51 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto West Park Avenue

362 ft · 13 sec · West Park Avenue

Turn right onto South York Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South York Street

Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Saint Charles Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 290 East

Merge onto I 290

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 290

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.

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

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

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Merge onto I 57

188 mi · 3 hr 23 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna

Turn right onto IL 146

388 ft · 6 sec · 770N

Continue on IL 146

5.8 mi · 8 min · East Vienna Street

Turn left onto IL 146

34 ft · 0 sec · Broad Street

Arrive at destination

IL 146

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 175 miles from Elmhurst, IL, or about 3h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.2 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 77 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175 miles or 3h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 24m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Elmhurst, IL

This is one driving day of about 349.9 miles and 6h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Elmhurst, 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 I 57 for about 254.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175 mi from Elmhurst, IL · 3h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mattoon, IL

175 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mattoon, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anna, IL

The final approach into Anna, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anna, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rantoul, Illinois

1 mi

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manteno, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Casa amigos Mexican restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12172156053

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 75

Clifton, Illinois

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18159185017

Visit website

The Depot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199.9

Neoga, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12178953666

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Expensive

Oak Brook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16305738180

Visit website

Simon's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Villa Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16305300200

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 24.1

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.70 one way

$109.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$60.06	$120.12
premium	$4.89	$67.34	$134.67
diesel	$5.61	$77.25	$154.51

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Tri-state Tollway (18.2 mi) $1.09

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

$55

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105	1	$36.74	$16.80
Efficient EV	87.5	0	$30.62	$14.00
EV Truck/SUV	140	1	$48.99	$22.39

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Elmhurst, IL

Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday

Local time

4:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anna, IL

Afternoon in Anna on Thursday

Local time

4:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

8 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

6h 31m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Anna, IL covers 349.9 miles and takes about 6h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175 miles from Elmhurst, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route from Elmhurst, IL to Anna, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Elmhurst, IL or browse trips ending in Anna, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Elmhurst, IL or Anna, IL on MapSof.net.

Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Anna, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Anna, IL

Nearby Places

Asian bowl express

The Well

Asian bowl express

Red Wheel Restaurant

ET's Downtown Rantoul

Casa amigos Mexican restaurant

Murray's Tavern

The Depot

J. Alexander's Restaurant

Simon's Restaurant

The Well

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Elmhurst, IL

Anna, IL

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore More

Continue From Anna, IL

More from Elmhurst, IL

More trips to Anna, IL