How far is Elgin, IL from Grandwood Park, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Grandwood Park, IL is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
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 01m.
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.
Lake in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
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 Grandwood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Grandwood Park.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 8 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
846 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dundee Avenue
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Turn right onto Page Avenue
612 ft · 18 sec · Page Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Liberty Street
905 ft · 20 sec · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
2862 ft · 50 sec · Dundee Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Rockford, Chicago
765 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2334 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto New Sutton Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on South Hough Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street
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Continue on North Hough Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · North Hough Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1257 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Rand Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto North Hainesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hainesville Road
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Turn right onto East Rollins Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Rollins Road
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2676 ft · 53 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Hutchins Road
575 ft · 21 sec · North Hutchins Road
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Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace
79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace
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Turn right onto North Douglas Terrace
2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace
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Turn right onto Douglas Court
19 m · 3 sec · Douglas Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Grandwood Park.
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.
North Hough Road
Continue on North Hough Road
6.39 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Grandwood Park?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Tower Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Elgin and 19.2 miles from Grandwood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood Park.
Stop Ideas Near Tower Lake
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 Tower Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Grandwood Park. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 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 Grandwood Park
Census designated place
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 42.3930800, -87.9867400 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grandwood Park (-87.98674, 42.39308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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