How far is Elk Grove, IL from Breese, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Breese, IL is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.74 mi
05h 40m
Flight
249.12 mi
400.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.12 mi
Kilometers
400.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.74 mi
Kilometers
479.17 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breese
Mon, Apr 13, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Mon, Apr 13, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-13T05:36
Arrive Breese
Mon, Apr 13, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Elk Grove
148.9 mi
02h 50m
To Breese
148.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Breese.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  28. 28

    Continue on N Mine St

    1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    8 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    2044 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jamestown Road

    1680 ft · 34 sec · Jamestown Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2775 ft · 55 sec · North Walnut Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 6 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West

    70 m · 5 sec · Old Route 50 West

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 50 West

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
230 mi · 77%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 6%
West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 2%
York Road
4.28 mi · 1%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
249.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 50m from Elk Grove
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Breese.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Breese?

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Elk Grove and 148.8 miles from Breese.

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

The direct path is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Breese.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Savoy, 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 Savoy.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Breese. Straight-line distance: 249.12 mi (400.92 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Breese

#2 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Breese (-89.52703, 38.6106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.77 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.27
21.02 gal · 79.54 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.63 $79.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.70 $89.40
Premium $4.65 $48.91 $97.83
Diesel $5.30 $55.75 $111.49

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Breese. The current time is 05:36:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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