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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Northville, IL is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.72 mi
01h 37m
Flight
49.94 mi
80.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.94 mi
Kilometers
80.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.77 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-19T02:16
Arrive Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Elk Grove
32.8 mi
00h 48m
To Northville
32.9 mi
00h 48m

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
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    25.1 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dugan Road

    637 ft · 22 sec · Dugan Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Granart Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Granart Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Little Rock Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Little Rock Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Gage Street

    3261 ft · 1 min · South Gage Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · East 2351st Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway 2

    753 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 2

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
25.8 mi · 39%
Little Rock Road
9.56 mi · 15%
IL 56 West
6.61 mi · 10%
Granart Road
5.51 mi · 8%
East 2351st Road
4.31 mi · 7%
York Road
4.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

25.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
00h 48m from Elk Grove
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Sunny near Northville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Elk Grove and 32.9 miles from Northville.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Northville. Straight-line distance: 49.94 mi (80.37 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Northville (-88.70535, 41.56336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Northville. The current time is 02:16:31.

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.