Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Morning in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Lawrenceville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
271.1 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
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6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
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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Lawrenceville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Lawrenceville, IL covers 271.1 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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 $42.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.6 miles from Elmhurst, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 271.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 271.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, IL to Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville, 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
157 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
IL 16 East: Charleston
23
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Avenue East
24
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
25
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
26
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
27
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
28
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
29
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
30
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
31
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
32
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
33
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Haughton Highway
34
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
35
Continue on North 1250th Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North 1250th Street
36
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
37
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
38
Continue on North West Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
39
Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Butler Street
40
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
482 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
41
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
42
Turn left
19 mi
·
25 min
43
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
44
Continue on State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.6 miles from Elmhurst, IL, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
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 60 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.6 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 271.1 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Elmhurst, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.6 mi from Elmhurst, IL · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrenceville, IL
The final approach into Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville, 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
$42.38 one way
$84.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.54 | $93.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.86 | $119.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.47 | $13.01 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.4 | 1 | $37.95 | $17.35 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Lawrenceville, IL
Morning in Lawrenceville on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
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
15 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
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lawrenceville, IL covers 271.1 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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 135.6 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 $42.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, IL to Lawrenceville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, IL to Lawrenceville, 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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