How far is Elgin, IL from Little Rock, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Little Rock, IL is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Little Rock.
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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
2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street
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Turn right onto East National Street
2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Keslinger Road
1 mi · 2 min · Keslinger Road
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Turn left onto South Peck Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peck Road
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Turn right onto Kaneville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Kaneville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kaneville Road
98 m · 6 sec · Kaneville Road
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Turn straight onto Fabyan Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Fabyan Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bliss Road
43 m · 3 sec · Bliss Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bliss Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bliss Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 47
1.1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 47
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Hinckley, Air Classics Museum of Air & Space
2195 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 30 West: Hinckley
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Dugan Road
637 ft · 22 sec · Dugan Road
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Turn right onto Granart Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Granart Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
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Continue on Little Rock Road
562 ft · 19 sec · Little Rock Road
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Turn right onto Galena Road
1482 ft · 36 sec · Galena Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Galena Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Little Rock.
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.
Bliss Road
Exit the roundabout onto Bliss Road
5.28 mi · 00h 09m
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 Elgin and Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Elgin and 16.3 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elgin and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 26.8 mi (43.13 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 Little Rock
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 14,260 |
| Coordinates | 41.7175300, -88.5761900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Rock (-88.57619, 41.71753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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