Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Morning in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, IL
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East Dundee, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Park Avenue, North York Street, IL 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Elmhurst, IL
Full guide →Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 27.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Park Avenue 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 Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL is easy. At 39m 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 Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Avenue | — | — |
| North York Street | — | — |
| IL 72 | — | — |
| East Higgins Road | — | — |
| North Meacham Road | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| IL 59 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Park Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and East Dundee, IL.
1
Start on the route
266 ft
·
25 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto North York Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North York Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
13 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
8
Turn left onto East Higgins Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Higgins Road
9
Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meacham Road
10
Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Toll West: Rockford
11
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12
Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
IL 59
13
Turn right onto New Sutton Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
New Sutton Road
14
Turn left onto West Higgins Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Higgins Road
15
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
East Dundee, IL
Morning in East Dundee on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 East Dundee, IL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Park Avenue, North York Street, IL 72. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $4.24 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 Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL is easy. At 39m 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 Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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