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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Casey, IL is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
230.21 mi
04h 36m
Flight
187.13 mi
301.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.13 mi
Kilometers
301.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.21 mi
Kilometers
370.49 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casey
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Casey
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Loda
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Elk Grove
115.1 mi
02h 18m
To Casey
115 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  23. 23

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  24. 24

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  30. 30

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  32. 32

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 49: Casey, Kansas

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 68%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 8%
North Haughton Highway
10.6 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 16
6.01 mi · 3%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loda
02h 18m from Elk Grove
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Casey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Elk Grove and 115 miles from Casey.

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

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Casey.

Stop Ideas Near Loda

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

47 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Casey. Straight-line distance: 187.13 mi (301.15 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Casey

City in Illinois

Population2,585
Coordinates39.2992000, -87.9925300
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Casey (-87.99253, 39.2992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Casey. The current time is 04:09:55.

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.