How far is Campton, IL from Elk Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Campton, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 347.5 miles (559.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.47 mi
05h 40m
Flight
298.54 mi
480.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.54 mi
Kilometers
480.46 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.47 mi
Kilometers
559.2 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Campton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campton
2026-04-14T23:49
Arrive Elk Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Campton
170.9 mi
02h 50m
To Elk Grove
176.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campton and Elk Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Welge Drive

    535 ft · 27 sec · Welge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    118.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North

    1529 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Kingery Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Busse Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Busse Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Touhy Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Touhy Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Higgins Road

    727 ft · 16 sec · East Higgins Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road

    107 m · 7 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
260 mi · 75%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 11%
Kingery Highway
15.5 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 3%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 2%
Busse Road
3.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

118 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
298.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 50m from Campton
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Campton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Campton to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 347.5 miles (559.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.9 miles from Campton and 176.6 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.23 one way or $92.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Campton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campton and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 298.54 mi (480.46 km).

Campton

#1 Campton

Township in Kane County, Illinois

Population11,063
Coordinates37.9283800, -89.8020500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Welge Drive (-89.802051, 37.928442)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.41 L · about $46.23
Round trip
$92.46
24.52 gal · 92.82 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.23 $92.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.14 $104.28
Premium $4.65 $57.06 $114.12
Diesel $5.30 $65.03 $130.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Campton and Elk Grove. The current time is 23:49:12.

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.