Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Evening in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Rosemont, IL
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
284.4 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, IL
Pho Tomass
Rosemont, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Elmhurst to Rosemont, prepare for a 284.4-mile journey that takes approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes to complete. While both locations are situated within the Midwest, this route is designed as a highway-focused drive that functions perfectly as a one-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-55, the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, and the Veterans Memorial Tollway. Budgeting around $43 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. This route offers a straightforward path for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two Illinois points.
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
142.2 miles from Elmhurst, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 92% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major thoroughfares, including an uninterrupted 150.7-mile stretch along I-55. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding backroads or scenic detours. Because you remain on major interstates for the vast majority of the 284.4 miles, the experience behind the wheel is consistent and predictable. Staying focused is key, as the high percentage of highway travel means you will be maintaining highway speeds for almost the entire duration of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 150.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 284.4 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 3.4 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
7
8.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward I 355 South: Joliet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131A
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
8
18.2 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
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 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
8
130.5 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
8
281.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Great River Road North
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 6
Toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Gre...
Towns Along This Route
Between Elmhurst, IL and Rosemont, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Springfield.
Saint Louis
18.2 mi in
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~25m
Joliet Road South
18.5 mi in
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~26m
Springfield
130.5 mi in
|
~2h 29m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 150.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 111.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Kingshighway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South York Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South York Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| IL 111 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 150.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Rosemont, IL.
1
Start on this road
267 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
51 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
362 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto South York Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South York Street
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on South York Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South York Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Frontage Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 88 West, IL 110: West Aurora
8
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 131A
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 355
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Joliet Road South
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 55
112 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Great River Road North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto IL 111
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
IL 111
19
Turn left onto IL 111
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Collinsville Road
20
Turn right onto IL 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Kingshighway
21
Turn right onto Hallows Avenue
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hallows Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Hallows Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 5-hour and 19-minute trek, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though planning for at least one stop is a smart move to stay refreshed. Aim to head out early to avoid peak traffic periods that can affect the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and the Veterans Memorial Tollway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longest 150.7-mile stretch on I-55, to ensure you don't run low between stations. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily reach your destination by the afternoon if you depart in the morning. Use the single recommended stop to break up the monotony of the interstate, ensuring you arrive in Rosemont alert and ready for your next activity.
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 142.2 miles from Elmhurst, IL, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 2h 42m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosemont, 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.
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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 284.4 miles and 5h 19m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 150.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.2 mi from Elmhurst, IL · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.2 miles from Elmhurst, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.7 miles.
Arriving in Rosemont, IL
The final approach into Rosemont, 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 Rosemont, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.20 one way
$86.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.62 | $95.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $53.69 | $107.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.18 | $126.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(8.6 mi)
$0.60
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(5.5 mi)
$0.33
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
$43
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.82 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
Rosemont, IL
Evening in Rosemont on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
142 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 19m 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 Rosemont, IL covers 284.4 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.2 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 $43.20 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 284.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elmhurst, IL and Rosemont, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Springfield.
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