Origin
Yorkville, IL
Morning in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Elgin, IL covers 32.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 31, South Bridge Street, Bliss Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on IL 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Elgin, IL covers 32.8 miles and takes about 55m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near CR 78 / Bliss Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 9.6 miles (CR 78 / Bliss Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (Fabyan Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17 miles (CR 84 / Kaneville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 78 / Bliss Road
Turn right onto CR 78 / Bliss Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Fabyan Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 84 / Kaneville Road
Turn left onto CR 84 / Kaneville Road
Navigation decision point
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
IL 31
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
Navigation decision point
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Chicago Street
Turn right onto East Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 31 | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| South Bridge Street | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Bliss Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Randall Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 30 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Fabyan Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Randall Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Keslinger Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 31
— 6.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Continue on US 30; IL 47
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30; IL 47
3
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 78
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Bliss Road
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fabyan Parkway
6
Continue on Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fabyan Parkway
7
Turn left onto CR 84
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaneville Road
8
Turn left onto CR 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peck Road
9
Turn right onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keslinger Road
10
Turn left onto CR 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Randall Road
11
Continue on CR 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Randall Road
12
Turn right onto CR 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Glen Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
IL 31
14
Turn right onto East Chicago Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Chicago Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Yorkville, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Yorkville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elgin, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Elgin, IL
Morning in Elgin on Saturday
Local time
10:16 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
18 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
55m 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 Yorkville, IL to Elgin, IL covers 32.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 31, South Bridge Street, Bliss Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Yorkville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (CR 78 / Bliss Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (Fabyan Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17 miles (CR 84 / Kaneville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yorkville, IL to Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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