How far is Elgin, IL from Goodings Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Goodings Grove, IL is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
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 Elgin and Goodings Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Goodings Grove.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Villa Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1583 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street
137 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2540 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto West 143rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 143rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 143rd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 143rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 143rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Goodings 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 355 Toll South
Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elgin and Partly Sunny near Goodings Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Goodings Grove?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Glen Ellyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Elgin and 21.5 miles from Goodings Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elgin and Partly Sunny near Goodings Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Goodings Grove. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodings Grove
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,569 |
| Coordinates | 41.6292000, -87.9308900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodings Grove (-87.93089, 41.6292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
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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