How far is Elk Grove, IL from Jacksonville, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Jacksonville, IL is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Jacksonville.
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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 right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
132 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Old Route 36
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 36
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Continue on East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Central Park Plaza
10 m · 1 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Park Plaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Jacksonville.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Elk Grove and 117.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 197.39 mi (317.67 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.7339400, -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville (-90.22901, 39.73394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.54 | $77.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.92 | $87.83 |
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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