How far is Elk Grove, IL from Forest Park, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Forest Park, IL is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Forest Park.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on York Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Green Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Green Street
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Forest Park.
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.
Franklin Avenue
Continue on Franklin Avenue
3.04 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Rain Showers near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Elk Grove and 6.9 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Rain Showers near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park
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 Franklin Park.
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 13,534 |
| Coordinates | 41.8794800, -87.8136700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Park (-87.81367, 41.87948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
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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