Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Long Lake, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 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, Lake Cook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h drive with frequent turns across 43 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 Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 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 Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Avenue | — | — |
| North York Street | — | — |
| Lake Cook Road | — | — |
| North Rand Road | — | — |
| Big Hollow Road | — | — |
| North Augustana Avenue | — | — |
| North Rock Island Street | — | — |
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 Long Lake, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
7
Keep slight left
8.9 mi
·
11 min
8
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Cook Road
9
Continue on North Rand Road
14 mi
·
18 min
·
North Rand Road
10
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn right onto Big Hollow Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Hollow Road
13
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
14
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Elmhurst, IL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Lake, IL
The final approach into Long Lake, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Long Lake, IL
Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
2 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
1h 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 Long Lake, IL covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 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, Lake Cook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 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 $6.72 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 Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 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 Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, IL to Long Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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