How far is Elk Grove, IL from Germantown Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Germantown Hills, IL is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.27 mi
03h 16m
Flight
116.7 mi
187.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.7 mi
Kilometers
187.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.27 mi
Kilometers
241.84 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Germantown Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Elk Grove
75.1 mi
01h 38m
To Germantown Hills
75.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Germantown Hills.

  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

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso

    2279 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3100 North Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Gridley Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · East Gridley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1000 North

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 1000 North

  13. 13

    Continue on East Center Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 24

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 24

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nofsinger Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tazewood Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Tazewood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nofsinger Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 116

    1.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 116

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 116

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
87.6 mi · 58%
Kingery Highway
13.3 mi · 9%
County Road 1000 North
11.8 mi · 8%
East Gridley Road
9.23 mi · 6%
US Highway 24
6.89 mi · 5%
East 3100 North Road
6.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

87.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 38m from Elk Grove
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Sunny near Germantown Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Germantown Hills?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Elk Grove and 75.2 miles from Germantown Hills.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Sunny near Germantown Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Germantown Hills. Straight-line distance: 116.7 mi (187.81 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Germantown Hills

#2 Germantown Hills

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,390
Coordinates40.7664300, -89.4678700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Germantown Hills (-89.46787, 40.76643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Germantown Hills. The current time is 05:30:49.

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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.