How far is Elk Grove, IL from Shiloh, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Shiloh, IL is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Shiloh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Shiloh.
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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
116.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 162: Troy
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
141 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Troy Ofallon Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Troy Ofallon Road
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Continue on Scott Troy Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Scott Troy Road
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Turn right onto Highway 50
2164 ft · 49 sec · Highway 50
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North 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 Shiloh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shiloh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Shiloh?
The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.1 miles from Elk Grove and 145 miles from Shiloh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.77 one way or $95.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shiloh.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Shiloh. Straight-line distance: 259.45 mi (417.54 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shiloh
Town in St.
| Population | 13,653 |
| Coordinates | 38.5614400, -89.8973200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shiloh (-89.89732, 38.56144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $47.77 | $95.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $54.19 | $108.38 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $59.77 | $119.54 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $67.29 | $134.57 |
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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