How far is Elk Grove, IL from Barrington Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Barrington Hills, IL is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Barrington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Barrington Hills.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
71 m · 12 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2878 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
558 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palatine, Medieval Times, Harper College, Little City
139 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto North Roselle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
921 ft · 28 sec · West Baldwin Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Northwest Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto Lake Cook Road
1133 ft · 39 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Oakdene Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Oakdene Road
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Turn right onto Oakdene Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Oakdene Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakdene Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Barrington Hills.
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
7.01 mi · 00h 08m
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 Elk Grove and Sunny near Barrington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Barrington Hills?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Elk Grove and 9.4 miles from Barrington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Sunny near Barrington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates.
Glenview station
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Barrington Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.44 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington Hills
Village in United States of America
| Population | 4,152 |
| Coordinates | 42.1447500, -88.1556300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington Hills (-88.15563, 42.14475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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