How far is Elk Grove, IL from Aux Sable, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Aux Sable, IL is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.43 mi
01h 22m
Flight
46.82 mi
75.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.82 mi
Kilometers
75.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.21 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aux Sable
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Aux Sable
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bolingbrook
IL

Town in Illinois

From Elk Grove
27.7 mi
00h 41m
To Aux Sable
27.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Aux Sable.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Aux Sable.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Busse Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Busse Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Kingery Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Kingery Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet

    2800 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Joliet, Morris

    1439 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Eames Street

    7.5 mi · 12 min · West Eames Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Tabler Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Tabler Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cemetery Road

    90 m · 12 sec · Cemetery Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    144 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Aux Sable.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
25.9 mi · 47%
Kingery Highway
13.3 mi · 24%
West Eames Street
7.5 mi · 14%
Busse Road
2.14 mi · 4%
Robert Kingery Highway
1.95 mi · 4%
South Tabler Road
1.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

25.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolingbrook
00h 41m from Elk Grove
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Rain Showers near Aux Sable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Aux Sable?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Elk Grove and 27.7 miles from Aux Sable.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Rain Showers near Aux Sable.

Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolingbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolingbrook.

RAIL

Naperville

11 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

19 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Aux Sable. Straight-line distance: 46.82 mi (75.35 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Aux Sable

#2 Aux Sable

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

Population13,493
Coordinates41.3947500, -88.3286800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Aux Sable (-88.32868, 41.39475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.19
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $9.10 $18.19
Mid-grade $5.29 $10.32 $20.64
Premium $5.84 $11.38 $22.76
Diesel $6.57 $12.81 $25.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Aux Sable. The current time is 14:29:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.