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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Dwight, IL is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.27 mi
01h 39m
Flight
67.87 mi
109.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.87 mi
Kilometers
109.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.75 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dwight
Sun, May 3, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, May 3, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-05-03T07:08
Arrive Dwight
Sun, May 3, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Elk Grove
38.2 mi
00h 49m
To Dwight
38.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Busse Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Busse Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Kingery Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Kingery Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet

    2800 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight

    1652 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1576 ft · 32 sec · North Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Mazon Avenue

    1098 ft · 21 sec · East Mazon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
54 mi · 71%
Kingery Highway
13.3 mi · 17%
Busse Road
2.14 mi · 3%
Robert Kingery Highway
1.95 mi · 3%
Devon Avenue
1 mi · 1%
South Elmhurst Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

54 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 49m from Elk Grove
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Elk Grove and Partly Cloudy near Dwight.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Elk Grove and 38.2 miles from Dwight.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elk Grove and Partly Cloudy near Dwight.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Dwight. Straight-line distance: 67.87 mi (109.22 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Dwight

Village in Illinois

Population3,984
Coordinates41.0944800, -88.4250600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Dwight (-88.42506, 41.09448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Dwight. The current time is 07:08:32.

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.