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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Orland Park, IL is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
29.97 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.42 mi
42.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.23 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Orland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From Elk Grove
15 mi
00h 24m
To Orland Park
15 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.3 mi · 15 min · La Grange Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Grange Road
9.31 mi · 31%
Tri-State Tollway
7.46 mi · 25%
York Road
4.28 mi · 14%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 10%
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

9.31 mi · 00h 15m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 24m from Elk Grove
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Elk Grove and 15 miles from Orland Park.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Orland Park. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Orland Park

Village in Illinois

Population57,347
Coordinates41.6303100, -87.8539400
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Orland Park (-87.85394, 41.63031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $5.84 $6.19 $12.37
Diesel $6.57 $6.97 $13.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Orland Park. The current time is 13:32:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.