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Distance from Elmhurst, IL to Pendleton, KY

Distance

333 mi

Time

6 hours 22 mins

Gas Cost

$31 - $60

There are 275.23 miles from Elmhurst to Pendleton in southeast direction and 333 miles (535.91 kilometers) by car, following the I-65 route.

Elmhurst and Pendleton are 6 hours 22 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elmhurst, IL to Pendleton, KY. The halfway point is Lebanon, IN.

Please note the time difference between Elmhurst, IL and Pendleton, KY is 1 hour. The current time in Elmhurst is 2:26 pm and the current time in Pendleton is 3:26 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Elmhurst, IL

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From $14

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From $18

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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 13.36 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elmhurst, IL and Pendleton, KY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elmhurst to Pendleton is $43.59.

During the route, an average car will release 261.81 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 Pendleton, KY

If you want to meet halfway between Elmhurst, IL and Pendleton, KY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.105202 and -86.517891, or 40º 6' 18.7272" N, 86º 31' 4.4076" W. This location is 166.37 miles away from Elmhurst, IL and Pendleton, KY and it would take approximately 3 hours 11 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Lebanon, IN, situated 168 miles from Elmhurst, IL and 165 miles from Pendleton, KY. It would take 2 hours 56 mins to go from Elmhurst to Lebanon and 2 hours 47 mins to go from Pendleton to Lebanon.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Elmhurst, IL and Pendleton, KY is Indianapolis, IN, situated 196 miles from Elmhurst, IL and 137 miles from Pendleton, KY. It would take 3 hours 25 mins to go from Elmhurst to and 2 hours 21 mins to go from Pendleton to Indianapolis.