How far is Barrington Hills, IL from Elk Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Barrington Hills, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.42 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.56 mi
23.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.56 mi
Kilometers
23.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.47 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Barrington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington Hills
2026-04-19T12:37
Arrive Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barrington Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Barrington Hills
9.9 mi
00h 14m
To Elk Grove
11.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington Hills and Elk Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington Hills and Elk Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakdene Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Oakdene Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakdene Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Oakdene Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hough Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hough Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Barrington Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · North Barrington Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2915 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington Hills and Elk Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.4 mi · 49%
North Barrington Road
5.4 mi · 25%
Hough Street
1.29 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Oakdene Road
0.66 mi · 3%
South Elmhurst Road
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 14m from Barrington Hills
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barrington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington Hills to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Barrington Hills and 11.5 miles from Elk Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barrington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Barrington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Barrington.

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington Hills and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.44 km).

Barrington Hills

#1 Barrington Hills

Village in United States of America

Population4,152
Coordinates42.1447500, -88.1556300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakdene Road (-88.155579, 42.144757)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington Hills and Elk Grove. The current time is 12:37:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.