How far is Elk Grove, IL from Metropolis, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Metropolis, IL is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Metropolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Metropolis.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on York Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Metropolis, Brookport, Rest Area, Welcome Center
1848 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto United States Route 45
1.6 mi · 3 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
2746 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Metropolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metropolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Metropolis?
The road trip is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km) and usually takes 07h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Elk Grove and 188.5 miles from Metropolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.19 one way or $100.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metropolis.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Metropolis. Straight-line distance: 338.16 mi (544.21 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metropolis
Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants
| Population | 5,885 |
| Coordinates | 37.1511700, -88.7320000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metropolis (-88.732, 37.15117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $50.19 | $100.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.61 | $113.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.94 | $123.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.60 | $141.19 |
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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