Trip from Elmhurst, IL to La Grange, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, East Ogden Avenue, East Saint Charles Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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 5.1 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 $1.59 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: Is the drive from Elmhurst, IL to La Grange, IL flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 640 ft to 722 ft elevation with about 66 ft of total climbing.

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Drive Time

20m

Distance

10.2 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 19m ★

6 AM

0h 21m

8 AM

0h 24m

10 AM

0h 22m

12 PM

0h 21m

3 PM

0h 22m

5 PM

0h 24m

8 PM

0h 19m ★

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

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Elmhurst, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

La Grange, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elmhurst, IL to La Grange, IL covers 10.2 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, East Ogden Avenue, East Saint Charles Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.1 miles from Elmhurst, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 10.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

722 ft 640 ft

Total Climb

66 ft

Total Descent

109 ft

Highest Point

722 ft

~2.2 mi in

Elevation Range

82 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 10.2 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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

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

6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward US 34 East: Ogden Avenue

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

Use the right lane. Exit 27A Toward US 34 East: Ogden Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Elmhurst, IL to La Grange, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

2.2 mi in | ~4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tri-State Tollway	4.2 mi	6m
East Ogden Avenue	1.7 mi	3m
East Saint Charles Road	0.9 mi	1m
North Brainard Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
South York Street	0.6 mi	1m
West 47th Street	0.5 mi	1m
Dover Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
I 290	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 4.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and La Grange, 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

2.8 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 27A Toward US 34 East: Ogden Avenue Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 34

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Ogden Avenue

Turn right onto Dover Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dover Avenue

Turn slight right onto North Brainard Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Brainard Avenue

Turn left onto West 47th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 47th Street

Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45

21 ft · 0 sec · South La Grange Road

Arrive at destination

US 12; US 20; US 45

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 5.1 miles from Elmhurst, IL, or about 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 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 10.2 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.1 miles or 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Grange, 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 10.2 miles and 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elmhurst, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 4.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.1 mi from Elmhurst, IL · 9m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

5 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

Berwyn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.1 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in La Grange, IL

The final approach into La Grange, 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 La Grange, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.59 one way

$3.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.75	$3.50
premium	$4.89	$1.96	$3.93
diesel	$5.61	$2.25	$4.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.1	$1.07	$0.49
Efficient EV	2.6	$0.89	$0.41
EV Truck/SUV	4.1	$1.43	$0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Elmhurst, IL

Night in Elmhurst on Tuesday

Local time

10:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

La Grange, IL

Night in La Grange on Tuesday

Local time

10:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

7 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

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 La Grange, IL covers 10.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, East Ogden Avenue, East Saint Charles Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.59 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.