How far is Elk Grove, IL from Hillside, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Hillside, IL is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Hillside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Hillside.
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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
4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Saint Charles Road
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wolf Road
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Hillside.
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.
York Road
Continue on York Road
4.28 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Mostly Clear near Hillside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Hillside?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Elk Grove and 5.6 miles from Hillside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Clear near Hillside.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Hillside. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.72 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 7,785 |
| Coordinates | 41.8778100, -87.9028400 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside (-87.90284, 41.87781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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