How far is Elk Grove, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and East Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and East Saint Louis.
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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
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
76 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Exchange Avenue
1104 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Avenue
1024 ft · 30 sec · Exchange Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
802 ft · 15 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
585 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and East Saint Louis.
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 leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to East Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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 146.3 miles from Elk Grove and 146.3 miles from East Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.14 one way or $96.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.
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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 261.11 mi (420.21 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $4.67 | $48.14 | $96.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $54.61 | $109.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $60.24 | $120.48 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $67.81 | $135.63 |
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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