How far is Chicago, IL from Spring Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Spring Grove, IL is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.96 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.84 mi
81.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.84 mi
Kilometers
81.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.96 mi
Kilometers
93.28 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Spring Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Arlington Heights
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

From Chicago
29 mi
00h 42m
To Spring Grove
29 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Spring Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Spring Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    943 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

    947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    881 ft · 23 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Ruble Street

    676 ft · 23 sec · South Ruble Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    142 m · 11 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Palatine Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Palatine Road

    560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road

    109 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Palatine Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Rand Road

    18.7 mi · 26 min · East Rand Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Blivin Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Blivin Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blivin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Spring 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Rand Road
29.2 mi · 50%
Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 14%
Milwaukee Avenue
4.46 mi · 8%
Palatine Road
3.87 mi · 7%
North Milwaukee Avenue
3.7 mi · 6%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Rand Road

Turn right onto East Rand Road

18.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington Heights
00h 42m from Chicago
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Spring Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Spring Grove?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Chicago and 29 miles from Spring Grove.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Spring Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights.

RAIL

Glenview station

15 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Spring Grove. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).

Chicago

#1 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Population2,677,643
Coordinates41.850033, -87.6500523
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Spring Grove

#2 Spring Grove

City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,679
Coordinates42.4436300, -88.2364800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Spring Grove (-88.23648, 42.44363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Spring Grove. The current time is 02:06:38.

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.