How far is Elk Grove, IL from Taylorville, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Taylorville, IL is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Taylorville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Taylorville.
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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 left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
2502 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1418 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
108 m · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
63 m · 9 sec · South 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 Taylorville.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Taylorville?
The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Elk Grove and 106.1 miles from Taylorville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.89 one way or $69.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorville.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Taylorville. Straight-line distance: 184.03 mi (296.17 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylorville
City in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 10,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489400, -89.2945300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorville (-89.29453, 39.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $34.89 | $69.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $39.58 | $79.17 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $43.66 | $87.32 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
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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