How far is Elk Grove, IL from Lake Bluff, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Lake Bluff, IL is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Lake Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Lake Bluff.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
71 m · 12 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
119 m · 13 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Mount Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
2573 ft · 52 sec · East Golf Road
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Continue on North Wolf Road
1328 ft · 26 sec · North Wolf Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Golf Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Golf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Golf Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockland Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Scranton Avenue
2362 ft · 56 sec · Scranton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Scranton Avenue
127 m · 12 sec · West Scranton Avenue
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Continue on East Center Avenue
2977 ft · 2 min · East Center Avenue
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Continue on East Center Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · East Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Lake Bluff.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Sunny near Lake Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Lake Bluff?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Elk Grove and 14.1 miles from Lake Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elk Grove and Sunny near Lake Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Lake Bluff. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.45 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Bluff
Village in Illinois
| Population | 5,524 |
| Coordinates | 42.2789100, -87.8342400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Bluff (-87.83424, 42.27891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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