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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Robbins, IL is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.29 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.91 mi
44.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.91 mi
Kilometers
44.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.58 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robbins
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Robbins
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Elk Grove
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Robbins
16.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Midlothian Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · West Midlothian Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on West 137th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 137th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Homan Avenue

    50 m · 14 sec · Homan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 55%
York Road
4.28 mi · 13%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 9%
Cicero Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 4%
West Midlothian Turnpike
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

8.51 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 25m from Elk Grove
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Robbins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Elk Grove and 16.7 miles from Robbins.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Robbins.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Robbins. Straight-line distance: 27.91 mi (44.91 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Robbins

Village in United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates41.6439200, -87.7036600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Robbins (-87.70366, 41.64392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Robbins. The current time is 09:50:47.

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.