Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Rolling Meadows, IL
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The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Rolling Meadows, IL covers 16.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290, IL 53, North York Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 290 and IL 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on I 290.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and IL 53. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.1 miles (North York Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Kirchoff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| IL 53 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Campbell Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Rohlwing Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kirchoff Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bluebird Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Rolling Meadows, IL.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
Turn left onto North York Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 290
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Take the exit
Turn sharp right onto Kirchoff Road
Turn left onto Rohlwing Road
Turn right onto Campbell Street
Turn left onto Bluebird Lane
Arrive at destination
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Elmhurst, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Schaumburg, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Elmhurst, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Bloomingdale, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Palatine, IL
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Schaumburg, IL
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Elmhurst, IL
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Rolling Meadows, IL
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Su-Th 04:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-23:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: asian
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: brazilian;steak_house
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Itasca, IL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-We 07:00-21:30; Th-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa...
Visit websitePicnic_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Schaumburg, IL
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Elmhurst on Thursday
Local time
10:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Rolling Meadows on Thursday
Local time
10:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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