How far is Elk Grove, IL from Princeton, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Princeton, IL is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Princeton.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Turn left onto Busse Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Busse Road
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Robert Kingery Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway
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Continue on Kingery Highway
11.3 mi · 18 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet
2800 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
1795 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Princeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Elk Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Princeton?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Elk Grove and 57.9 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Elk Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
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 Morris.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 90.2 mi (145.17 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,403 |
| Coordinates | 41.3680900, -89.4648100 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-89.46481, 41.36809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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