How far is Elgin, IL from Poplar Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Poplar Grove, IL is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 54m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Poplar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Poplar 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
1930 ft · 50 sec · East Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Wisconsin
1444 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.1 mi · 31 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belvidere
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belvidere
737 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Genoa Road
1844 ft · 38 sec · Genoa Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Road
905 ft · 25 sec · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn right onto Poplar Grove Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Poplar Grove Road
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Continue on South State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Poplar 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
29.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Poplar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Poplar Grove?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Elgin and 21 miles from Poplar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elgin and Partly Sunny near Poplar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Riley
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 Riley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Poplar Grove. Straight-line distance: 35.91 mi (57.79 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 Poplar Grove
Human settlement
| Population | 5,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683500, -88.8220500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poplar Grove (-88.82205, 42.36835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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