How far is Elk Grove, IL from Orland Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Orland Hills, IL is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
33.59 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.58 mi
47.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.06 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-19T14:10
Arrive Orland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Elk Grove
16.8 mi
00h 28m
To Orland Hills
16.8 mi
00h 28m

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
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Orland Hills.

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road

    782 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · La Grange Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 167th Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · West 167th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 92nd Avenue

    581 ft · 26 sec · 92nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 92nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Grange Road
12.3 mi · 37%
Tri-State Tollway
7.46 mi · 22%
York Road
4.28 mi · 13%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 9%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.52 mi · 5%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

La Grange Road

Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

12.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 28m from Elk Grove
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Orland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Orland Hills?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Elk Grove and 16.8 miles from Orland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Orland Hills. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.6 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Orland Hills

#2 Orland Hills

Village in United States of America

Population6,943
Coordinates41.5853100, -87.8431100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Orland Hills (-87.84311, 41.58531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 Orland Hills. The current time is 14:10:30.

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.