How far is Elk Grove, IL from Glen Ellyn, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Glen Ellyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Glen Ellyn.
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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
4.7 mi · 9 min · Devon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Street
1007 ft · 24 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1607 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Glen Ellyn.
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.
Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
4.71 mi · 00h 09m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Glen Ellyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Glen Ellyn?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Elk Grove and 7.6 miles from Glen Ellyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 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 Ellyn.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Glen Ellyn. Straight-line distance: 11.08 mi (17.83 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Ellyn
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.8775300, -88.0670100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Ellyn (-88.06701, 41.87753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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