How far is Elk Grove, IL from Rolling Meadows, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Rolling Meadows, IL is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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 14m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto South New Wilke Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South New Wilke Road
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Continue on New Wilke Road
3174 ft · 1 min · New Wilke Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Wilke Road
2760 ft · 1 min · South Wilke Road
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Turn left onto Campbell Street
2610 ft · 2 min · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Bluebird Lane
77 m · 11 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluebird Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1.87 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolling Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Rolling Meadows?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Elk Grove and 3.8 miles from Rolling Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolling Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village
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 Elk Grove Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows. Straight-line distance: 6.5 mi (10.46 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rolling Meadows
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,246 |
| Coordinates | 42.0841900, -88.0131300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolling Meadows (-88.01313, 42.08419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
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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