How far is Coal Valley, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Coal Valley, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Valley and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Valley and Elk Grove.
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Start on East 23rd Avenue
14 m · 5 sec · East 23rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
1 km · 56 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on 69th Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · 69th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
135 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Midwest Road
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Midwest Road
2986 ft · 1 min · Midwest Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Butterfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 38 West: Kingery Highway, Roosevelt Road
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Busse Road
3.1 mi · 5 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 Coal Valley and Elk Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
135 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Coal Valley and Sunny near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coal Valley to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Ashton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Coal Valley and 87.9 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coal Valley and Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Ashton
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 Ashton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coal Valley and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 136 mi (218.87 km).
#1 Coal Valley
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 41.4286500, -90.4609600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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