Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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
Elmhurst, IL to East Dundee, IL is 27.1 miles and takes about 39m via I 290 and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a fairly quick drive that's easy to fit into your schedule, whether you're heading out for a specific purpose or just looking for a change of scenery. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| West Higgins Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Meacham Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Higgins Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Sutton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 10.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and East Dundee, IL.
1
Start on this road
267 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
51 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
362 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto North York Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North York Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 290
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meacham Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto IL 59
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
New Sutton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto IL 72
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward IL 59
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(6.7 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
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
Afternoon in East Dundee on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed drive with 38% on highways. You'll spend about 10.2 miles on I 290 before transitioning to other roads like the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and West Higgins Road. Expect some merging and faster-paced driving on the tollway sections, followed by more local road conditions as you approach East Dundee. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10.2 miles.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Elmhurst, IL
Full guide →Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.
Arriving in East Dundee, IL
Full guide →Founded 1871
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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.47 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Dundee, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Dundee, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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