Glen Ellyn to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.5 miles 393.5 km · straight line
305.7 miles estimated 491.9 km · driving distance
6h 9min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Glen Ellyn from Waterford?

The distance from Glen Ellyn to Waterford is 244.5 miles (393.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located ENE of Glen Ellyn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305.7 miles, taking about 6h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Glen Ellyn in Illinois and Waterford in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glen Ellyn and Waterford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Glen Ellyn to Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 9min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 23min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 51min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glen Ellyn & Waterford

Quick Facts

Glen Ellyn
41.88°N, 88.07°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Waterford
42.69°N, 83.41°W
America/Detroit
294m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients