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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Randolph, IL is about 346 miles (556.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.99 mi
06h 53m
Flight
295.13 mi
474.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.13 mi
Kilometers
474.97 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.99 mi
Kilometers
556.81 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Sun, May 31, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, May 31, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Randolph
Sun, May 31, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Elk Grove
173.1 mi
03h 26m
To Randolph
172.9 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Busse Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Busse Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Kingery Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    11.3 mi · 18 min · Kingery Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet

    2800 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chester Road

    1829 ft · 50 sec · Chester Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wine Hill Road

    40 m · 4 sec · Wine Hill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wine Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 41%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
117 mi · 34%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 9%
Kingery Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

117 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
295.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
03h 26m from Elk Grove
Leave By
10:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 346 miles (556.8 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Elk Grove and 172.9 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 295.13 mi (474.97 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Randolph

City in Illinois, United States

Population4,394
Coordinates37.9667200, -89.7498300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Randolph (-89.74983, 37.96672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.21 gal
46.22 L · about $46.04
Round trip
$92.09
24.42 gal · 92.44 L
Estimated CO2
108.5 kg one way
Round trip: 217 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.04 $92.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.93 $103.86
Premium $4.65 $56.83 $113.65
Diesel $5.30 $64.76 $129.52

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Randolph. The current time is 02:54:43.

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.