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Distance from Elmhurst, IL to IAH Airport

Distance

1,074 mi

Time

19 hours 29 mins

Gas Cost

$100 - $195

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There are 920.10 miles from Elmhurst to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in southwest direction and 1,074 miles (1,728.44 kilometers) by car, following the I-57 route.

Elmhurst and IAH Airport are 19 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elmhurst, IL to IAH Airport. The halfway point is Heth, AR.

Elmhurst, IL and IAH Airport are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 7:23 am.

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From $24

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 43.12 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elmhurst, IL and IAH Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elmhurst to IAH Airport is $140.66.

During the route, an average car will release 844.82 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Elmhurst, IL and IAH Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Elmhurst, IL and IAH Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.080578 and -90.521553, or 35º 4' 50.0808" N, 90º 31' 17.5908" W. This location is 536.85 miles away from Elmhurst, IL and IAH Airport and it would take approximately 9 hours 44 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Heth, AR, situated 552 miles from Elmhurst, IL and 538 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 9 hours 10 mins to go from Elmhurst to Heth and 9 hours 18 mins to go from IAH to Heth.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Elmhurst, IL and IAH Airport is Memphis, TN, situated 539 miles from Elmhurst, IL and 559 miles from IAH Airport. It would take 8 hours 54 mins to go from Elmhurst to and 9 hours 33 mins to go from IAH to Memphis.