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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Patton, IL is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.77 mi
04h 48m
Flight
175.96 mi
283.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.96 mi
Kilometers
283.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.77 mi
Kilometers
331.15 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-18T07:10
Arrive Patton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sheldon
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Elk Grove
103 mi
02h 24m
To Patton
102.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  30. 30

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · N 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Paris Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Paris Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Old Paris Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Old Paris Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Old Paris Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Paris Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 74th Place

    1 km · 3 min · 74th Place

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East 2250th Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · East 2250th Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2250th Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
139 mi · 68%
Tri-State Tollway
30.9 mi · 15%
US 150
4.49 mi · 2%
Old Paris Road
4.43 mi · 2%
York Road
4.28 mi · 2%
Torrence Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

59.1 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
02h 24m from Elk Grove
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Patton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Elk Grove and 102.8 miles from Patton.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

36 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

39 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Patton. Straight-line distance: 175.96 mi (283.18 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Patton

Township of Illinois

Population4,902
Coordinates39.4769800, -87.5586300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Patton (-87.55863, 39.47698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Patton. The current time is 07:10:04.

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.