How far is Carol Stream, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Carol Stream, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in DuPage County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carol Stream and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carol Stream and Elk Grove.
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Start on West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 14 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn left onto Kuhn Road
2294 ft · 59 sec · Kuhn Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on East North Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · East North Avenue
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 390
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 East: Hamilton Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard
905 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton, Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard
1701 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Thorndale Avenue
1105 ft · 33 sec · Thorndale Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard
115 m · 11 sec · Park Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Lakes Drive
965 ft · 26 sec · Hamilton Lakes Drive
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Turn right onto East Pierce Road
2575 ft · 1 min · East Pierce Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1765 ft · 49 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Devon Avenue
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Turn left onto Busse Road
1 mi · 2 min · Busse Road
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Turn right onto Touhy Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto East Higgins Road
727 ft · 16 sec · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road
107 m · 7 sec · 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 Carol Stream 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.
East North Avenue
Continue on East North Avenue
4.32 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Carol Stream and 13.6 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carol Stream and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale
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 Bloomingdale.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carol Stream and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.22 km).
#1 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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