How far is Elk Grove, IL from Poplar Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Poplar Grove, IL is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Poplar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Poplar Grove.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
71 m · 12 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2878 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47.5 mi · 51 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belvidere
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belvidere
737 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Genoa Road
1844 ft · 38 sec · Genoa Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Road
905 ft · 25 sec · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn right onto Poplar Grove Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Poplar Grove Road
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Continue on South State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Poplar Grove.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Poplar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Poplar Grove?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Elk Grove and 29.5 miles from Poplar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Poplar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Huntley
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 Huntley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Poplar Grove. Straight-line distance: 51.57 mi (83 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poplar Grove
Human settlement
| Population | 5,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683500, -88.8220500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poplar Grove (-88.82205, 42.36835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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