How far is Elk Grove, IL from Glen Carbon, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Glen Carbon, IL is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Glen Carbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Glen Carbon.
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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
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159: Collinsville, Edwardsville
1859 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South State Route 159
1946 ft · 43 sec · South State Route 159
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Turn right onto Glen Crossing Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Crossing Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2733 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Glen Carbon.
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 near Glen Carbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Glen Carbon?
The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Elk Grove and 139.7 miles from Glen Carbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.00 one way or $91.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Carbon.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Glen Carbon. Straight-line distance: 249.5 mi (401.53 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Carbon (-89.98316, 38.74838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $46.00 | $91.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $52.18 | $104.36 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $57.55 | $115.11 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $64.79 | $129.58 |
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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