How far is Elk Grove, IL from Centreville, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Centreville, IL is about 294 miles (473.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Centreville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Centreville.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Turn left onto Busse Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Busse Road
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Robert Kingery Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway
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Continue on Kingery Highway
11.3 mi · 18 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet
2800 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
116.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
82 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis
2833 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Missouri Avenue
2946 ft · 52 sec · New Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue
150 m · 22 sec · Old Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto North 42nd Street
1785 ft · 53 sec · North 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Converse Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · Converse Avenue
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Turn right onto South 42nd Street
1366 ft · 54 sec · South 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Trendley Avenue
575 ft · 25 sec · Trendley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trendley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Centreville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
117 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centreville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Centreville?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.1 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Elk Grove and 147 miles from Centreville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.11 one way or $78.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 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 Centreville.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 263.07 mi (423.37 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centreville
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,844 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833800, -90.1251100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centreville (-90.12511, 38.58338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.11 | $78.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.10 | $88.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.26 | $96.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
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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