How far is Elgin, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Spring Valley.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burlington Road
54 m · 4 sec · Burlington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burlington Road
1532 ft · 33 sec · Burlington Road
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Continue on LaFox Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · LaFox Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Calhoun Street
629 ft · 18 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Take the exit slight right
982 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East 1500th Street
24.3 mi · 34 min · East 1500th Street
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
16 mi · 24 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Quincy Road
1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road
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Continue on County Road 1080 N
8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N
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Continue on East Outerbelt Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Outerbelt Drive
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Turn left onto East 2950th Street
4.4 mi · 11 min · East 2950th Street
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Continue on North 1400th Avenue
2277 ft · 1 min · North 1400th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1400th Avenue
1141 ft · 31 sec · North 1400th Avenue
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Continue on East 3000th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 3000th Street
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Turn right onto North 1200th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 1200th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2873rd Lane
2.4 mi · 6 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Turn right onto North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue
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Continue on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Spring Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Elgin and 141.4 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Orion
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 Orion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 204.13 mi (328.52 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 Spring Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
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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