Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Frankfort Square, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Frankfort Square, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Frankfort Square, IL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 52m 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, South York Street, East Saint Charles Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 52m drive with frequent turns across 35.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 52m 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 Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Avenue | — | — |
| South York Street | — | — |
| East Saint Charles Road | — | — |
| I 290 East | — | — |
| I 88 West | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| Mile-Long Bridge | — | — |
| IL 50 South | — | — |
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 Frankfort Square, 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
·
14 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto South York Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South York Street
5
Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 290 East
7
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
9
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
14
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
15
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cicero Avenue
19
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
20
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
21
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 80 West: Iowa
23
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
25
Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Harlem Avenue
26
Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Francis Road
27
Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frankfort Square Road
28
Turn right onto Jamison Drive
509 ft
·
22 sec
·
Jamison Drive
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Elmhurst, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frankfort Square, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Frankfort Square, 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
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Frankfort Square, IL
Afternoon in Frankfort Square on Thursday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
19 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
52m 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 Frankfort Square, IL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Park Avenue, South York Street, East Saint Charles Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.52 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 Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 52m 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 Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, IL to Frankfort Square, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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