How far is Elk Grove, IL from Marengo, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Marengo, IL is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Marengo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Marengo.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2878 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
30.9 mi · 33 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo
2399 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway
60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Turn right onto South State Street
33 m · 2 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Marengo.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Rain Showers near Marengo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Marengo?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Elk Grove and 20.9 miles from Marengo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Rain Showers near Marengo.
Stop Ideas Near West Dundee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Marengo. Straight-line distance: 38.08 mi (61.29 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marengo
City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,377 |
| Coordinates | 42.2486300, -88.6084300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marengo (-88.60843, 42.24863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
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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