How far is Elk Grove, IL from Riverwoods, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Riverwoods, IL is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Riverwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Riverwoods.
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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
119 m · 13 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Mount Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
2573 ft · 52 sec · East Golf Road
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Continue on North Wolf Road
1328 ft · 26 sec · North Wolf Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Golf Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Golf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Golf Road
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Turn left onto North Des Plaines River Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Des Plaines River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto Deerfield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road
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Turn left onto Portwine Road
2 m · 1 sec · Portwine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portwine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Riverwoods.
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.
North Des Plaines River Road
Turn left onto North Des Plaines River Road
3.52 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Sunny near Riverwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Riverwoods?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Elk Grove and 7.6 miles from Riverwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Sunny near Riverwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect Heights
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 Prospect Heights.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Riverwoods. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.18 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverwoods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,534 |
| Coordinates | 42.1675300, -87.8970100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverwoods (-87.89701, 42.16753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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