How far is Elk Grove, IL from Coral, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Coral, IL is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Coral.
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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
30.9 mi · 33 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo
2399 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway
60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Grant Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grant Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Coral.
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
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
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 Mostly Sunny near Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Coral?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Elk Grove and 19.3 miles from Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Coral. Straight-line distance: 35.13 mi (56.54 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coral
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.2172500, -88.5645400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coral (-88.56454, 42.21725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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