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

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Silvis, IL is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.34 mi
02h 59m
Flight
132.05 mi
212.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.05 mi
Kilometers
212.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.34 mi
Kilometers
249.99 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silvis
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Wed, Jun 10, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-06-10T14:31
Arrive Silvis
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

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
Flagg
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Elk Grove
77.5 mi
01h 29m
To Silvis
77.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    25.1 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 84 North, IL 92 West: Silvis

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
95.3 mi · 61%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 25%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.11 mi · 6%
York Road
4.28 mi · 3%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 2%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagg
01h 29m from Elk Grove
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silvis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Elk Grove and 77.8 miles from Silvis.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elk Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silvis.

Stop Ideas Near Flagg

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

39 mi away
783 Main Street
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

56 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

63 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Silvis. Straight-line distance: 132.05 mi (212.51 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

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

#2 Silvis

City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Population7,473
Coordinates41.5122600, -90.4151300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Silvis (-90.41513, 41.51226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Silvis. The current time is 14:31:10.

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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.