Origin
Elmhurst, IL
Late night in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Sleepy Hollow, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 290, North Meacham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Elmhurst, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward IL 31 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54B
Toward IL 31 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| I 290 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| North Meacham Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 8th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Higgins Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Willow Lane | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, IL and Sleepy Hollow, 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
·
17 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto North York Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North York Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 290
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meacham Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 54B
Toward IL 31 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto IL 31
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North State Street
14
Continue on IL 31
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 8th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Willow Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Lane
16
At end of road, turn right onto Locust Drive
435 ft
·
24 sec
·
Locust Drive
17
Turn left onto Willow Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Willow Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(11.9 mi)
$0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Late night in Sleepy Hollow on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
19 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
43m 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 Sleepy Hollow, IL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 290, North Meacham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 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 $4.63 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Elmhurst, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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