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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Mahomet, IL is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.21 mi
03h 02m
Flight
127.5 mi
205.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.5 mi
Kilometers
205.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.21 mi
Kilometers
244.96 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahomet
Tue, May 5, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Tue, May 5, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-05-05T04:13
Arrive Mahomet
Tue, May 5, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Elk Grove
76.1 mi
01h 31m
To Mahomet
76.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    108.6 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2125 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 400 East

    142 m · 11 sec · County Road 400 East

  25. 25

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    1785 ft · 51 sec · North Lombard Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1270 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
109 mi · 72%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 12%
I 74 West
7.05 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
York Road
4.28 mi · 3%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 31m from Elk Grove
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahomet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Elk Grove and 76.1 miles from Mahomet.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahomet.

Stop Ideas Near Otto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otto, 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 Otto.

RAIL

Kankakee

8 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

33 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

55 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Mahomet. Straight-line distance: 127.5 mi (205.19 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Mahomet

Village in Illinois, United States

Population8,968
Coordinates40.1953100, -88.4042200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Mahomet (-88.40422, 40.19531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.33 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.66 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Mahomet. The current time is 04:13:30.

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.