How far is Antioch, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Antioch, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Antioch and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antioch and Elk Grove.
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Start on Main Street
2412 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West IL Route 173
6.6 mi · 10 min · West IL Route 173
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
965 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Rockford
2122 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
3 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
3136 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Elmhurst Road
157 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road
93 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Antioch and Elk Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Antioch and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Antioch to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Antioch and 23.4 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Antioch and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mettawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Antioch and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 33.43 mi (53.8 km).
#1 Antioch
Town in the American state of Illinois
| Population | 14,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4772400, -88.0956400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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