Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Bridgeport, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 290, Dan Ryan Expressway, West 31st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Elmhurst, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Elmhurst, IL to Bridgeport, IL?

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

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Elmhurst, IL to Bridgeport, IL?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

20.8 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 20.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 290, Dan Ryan Expressway, West 31st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 30m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 290 and Dan Ryan Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 290.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and Dan Ryan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Park Avenue

Turn left onto West Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

19.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) toward I 90, I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90, I 94

19.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward 31st Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 54 Toward 31st Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 290	14.8 mi	20m
Dan Ryan Expressway	2.2 mi	2m
West 31st Street	1 mi	2m
East Saint Charles Road	0.9 mi	1m
South York Street	0.6 mi	1m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)	0.3 mi	<1m
South Wentworth Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
West Park Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 290 — 14.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Bridgeport, 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

15 mi · 20 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

Merge onto I 90; I 94

2.2 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; I 94

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

Toward I 90, I 94 Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

495 ft · 12 sec

Exit 54 Toward 31st Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Wentworth Avenue

Turn right onto West 31st Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 31st Street

Arrive at destination

West 31st Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.25 one way

$6.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.57	$7.14
premium	$4.89	$4.00	$8.01
diesel	$5.61	$4.59	$9.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.2	$2.18	$1.00
Efficient EV	5.2	$1.82	$0.83
EV Truck/SUV	8.3	$2.91	$1.33

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Elmhurst, IL

Evening in Elmhurst on Thursday

Local time

7:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeport, IL

Evening in Bridgeport on Thursday

Local time

7:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

5 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

30m 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 Elmhurst, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 20.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 290, Dan Ryan Expressway, West 31st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.25 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 12 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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