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Distance from Elmhurst, IL to Murphy, NC

Distance

665 mi

Time

12 hours 58 mins

Gas Cost

$62 - $120

There are 515.72 miles from Elmhurst to Murphy in southeast direction and 665 miles (1,070.21 kilometers) by car, following the I-75 route.

Elmhurst and Murphy are 12 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elmhurst, IL to Murphy, NC. The halfway point is Eastwood, KY.

Please note the time difference between Elmhurst, IL and Murphy, NC is 1 hour. The current time in Elmhurst is 10:29 am and the current time in Murphy is 11:29 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Elmhurst, IL

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From $14

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From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 26.69 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elmhurst, IL and Murphy, NC.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elmhurst to Murphy is $87.07.

During the route, an average car will release 522.97 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 Murphy, NC

If you want to meet halfway between Elmhurst, IL and Murphy, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.216934 and -85.469193, or 38º 13' 0.9624" N, 85º 28' 9.0948" W. This location is 332.33 miles away from Elmhurst, IL and Murphy, NC and it would take approximately 6 hours 29 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Eastwood, KY, situated 324 miles from Elmhurst, IL and 332 miles from Murphy, NC. It would take 5 hours 35 mins to go from Elmhurst to Eastwood and 5 hours 42 mins to go from Murphy to Eastwood.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Elmhurst, IL and Murphy, NC is Louisville, KY, situated 310 miles from Elmhurst, IL and 349 miles from Murphy, NC. It would take 5 hours 20 mins to go from Elmhurst to and 5 hours 56 mins to go from Murphy to Louisville.