How far is Elgin, IL from Pingree Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Pingree Grove, IL is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Pingree Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Pingree 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
100 m · 13 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Highland Avenue
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Continue on Larkin Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Larkin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
110 m · 6 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Oak Street
1736 ft · 29 sec · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto Reinking Road
1150 ft · 32 sec · Reinking Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reinking Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Pingree 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.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
3.53 mi · 00h 05m
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 Pingree Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Pingree Grove?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
South Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Elgin and 4 miles from Pingree Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Pingree Grove.
Stop Ideas Near South Elgin
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 South Elgin.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Pingree Grove. Straight-line distance: 7.12 mi (11.46 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 Pingree Grove
Village in the United States
| Population | 9,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.0686400, -88.4134200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pingree Grove (-88.41342, 42.06864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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