Origin
Glencoe, IL
Morning in Glencoe on Monday
Local time
8:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glencoe, IL to Elmhurst, IL
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glencoe, IL
Rino Adamo
Elmhurst, IL
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
The drive from Glencoe, IL to Elmhurst, IL covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Lake Cook Road, Green Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.9 miles from Glencoe, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 27.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.8 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 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 294 Toll South: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 294 Toll South: Chicago
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 33
Toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| Lake Cook Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Green Bay Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East North Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Addison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| I 290 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 18.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencoe, IL and Elmhurst, IL.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Green Bay Road
3
Turn left onto Lake Cook Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake Cook Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
528 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South: Chicago
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Toward I 294 South: Chicago
6
Merge onto I 294
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 33
Toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 290
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 290
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 13B
Toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto IL 64
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Avenue
11
Turn left onto North York Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North York Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
335 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto West 2nd Street
127 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 2nd Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Addison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Addison Avenue
15
Turn right onto Cottage Hill Avenue
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cottage Hill Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Park Avenue
17
Turn sharp left
65 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.9 miles from Glencoe, IL, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 27.8 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elmhurst, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glencoe, 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 Glencoe, IL
This is one driving day of about 27.8 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glencoe, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Glencoe, IL · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Glencoe, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmhurst, IL
The final approach into Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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
$4.22 one way
$8.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Tri-state Tollway
(18.8 mi)
$1.13
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Elmhurst, IL
Morning in Elmhurst on Monday
Local time
8:40 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
4 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
42m 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 Glencoe, IL to Elmhurst, IL covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Lake Cook Road, Green Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Glencoe, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.8 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 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glencoe, IL to Elmhurst, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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