How far is East Saint Louis, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from East Saint Louis, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Saint Louis and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Saint Louis and Elk Grove.
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Start on North 10th Street
2308 ft · 53 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
739 ft · 16 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
32 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
593 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 North, I 70 East
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 55 North, I 70 East
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
118.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
15.5 mi · 23 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 East Saint Louis and Elk Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Saint Louis 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 East Saint Louis to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from East Saint Louis and 153.9 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.40 one way or $98.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Saint Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Saint Louis and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 261.11 mi (420.21 km).
#1 East Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $56.04 | $112.08 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $61.81 | $123.63 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $69.59 | $139.17 |
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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