How far is Elk Grove, IL from Lincolnshire, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Lincolnshire, IL is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.53 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.53 mi
Kilometers
29.82 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnshire
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-19T11:40
Arrive Lincolnshire
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Elk Grove
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Lincolnshire
9.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Lincolnshire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Lincolnshire.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    71 m · 12 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Elmhurst Road

    119 m · 13 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Mount Prospect Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Golf Road

    2573 ft · 52 sec · East Golf Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Wolf Road

    1328 ft · 26 sec · North Wolf Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Golf Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Golf Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Golf Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfield Road

    1753 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    40 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Deerfield Road

    2876 ft · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sanders Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Sanders Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Riverwoods Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Riverwoods Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Londonderry Lane

    553 ft · 26 sec · Londonderry Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Londonderry Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Lincolnshire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
7.87 mi · 43%
South Mount Prospect Road
2.78 mi · 15%
East Golf Road
2.7 mi · 15%
Riverwoods Road
2.1 mi · 11%
West Touhy Avenue
0.93 mi · 5%
Deerfield Road
0.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

7.87 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 15m from Elk Grove
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Lincolnshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Lincolnshire?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.3 miles from Elk Grove and 9.3 miles from Lincolnshire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Lincolnshire.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeland.

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Lincolnshire. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Lincolnshire

#2 Lincolnshire

Village in Illinois, United States

Population7,891
Coordinates42.1900200, -87.9084000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Lincolnshire (-87.9084, 42.19002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Lincolnshire. The current time is 11:40:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.