How far is Elgin, IL from Morton Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Morton Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Morton Grove.
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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
13.9 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
2066 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
75 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1899 ft · 42 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
2653 ft · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Golf Road
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Continue on North Wolf Road
1328 ft · 26 sec · North Wolf Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Golf Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Golf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Golf Road
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Turn right onto Shermer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shermer Road
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Fernald Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fernald Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Morton Grove.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Morton Grove?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Elgin and 14.6 miles from Morton Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.59 mi (41.18 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 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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