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Trip from Orland Park, IL to Elmhurst, IL

Drive Time

36m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orland Park, IL to Elmhurst, IL covers 22.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South La Grange Road, Tri-State Tollway, South York Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on South La Grange Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 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

11.2 miles from Orland Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 22.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South La Grange Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 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 early in the drive.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 22.4 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
11.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277A Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6
17.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.8 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 30B Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
6
19.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward North York Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward North York Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South La Grange Road 9.5 mi 15m
Tri-State Tollway 5.7 mi 6m
South York Street 2.1 mi 4m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
Roosevelt Road 0.5 mi <1m
South York Road 0.5 mi <1m
West 143rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Park Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South La Grange Road — 9.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Elmhurst, IL.

1

Start on South La Grange Road

39 ft · 3 sec · South La Grange Road
2

Turn sharp right

82 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street

115 ft · 9 sec · West 143rd Street
4

Turn left onto South La Grange Road

9.5 mi · 15 min · South La Grange Road
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 55 South: Saint Louis
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 55 South
7

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

1.4 mi · 2 min · I 294 North: Wisconsin
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 294 North: Wisconsin
10

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
12

Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
13

Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Roosevelt Road
14

Take the exit slight right toward North York Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North York Road
15

Turn right onto South York Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South York Road
16

Continue on South York Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
17

Turn left onto West Park Avenue

39 ft · 3 sec · West Park Avenue
18

Turn slight right

66 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at your 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 11.2 miles from Orland Park, IL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 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 22.4 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.2 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 22.4 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orland Park, 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 South La Grange Road for about 9.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.2 mi from Orland Park, IL · 18m into the drive

Downtown Berwyn, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

11 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from Orland Park, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 6.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.40 one way

$6.80 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.75 $7.50
premium $4.80 $4.23 $8.46
diesel $5.64 $4.98 $9.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burr Ridge Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Burr Ridge, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lombard, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Orland Park Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Orland Park, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Brookhaven Plaza

Darien, IL

Blink Network

12 DCFC

The Oaks of Oak Brook - Tesla Supercharger

Oak Brook, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 1901 W Cermak Rd

Broadview, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Simon Orland Square (Orland Park, IL)

Orland Park, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 6000 W. 111th Street

Chicago Ridge, IL

NOODOE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 NOODOE: 6 Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 3 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Orland Park, IL

Morning in Orland Park on Monday

Local time

8:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elmhurst, IL

Morning in Elmhurst on Monday

Local time

8:38 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

7 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

36m 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 Orland Park, IL to Elmhurst, IL covers 22.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South La Grange Road, Tri-State Tollway, South York Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Orland Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 15 significant decision points across 22.4 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orland Park, IL to Elmhurst, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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