How far is Elk Grove, IL from Winfield, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Winfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Winfield.
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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
4.7 mi · 9 min · Devon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Street
1007 ft · 24 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1607 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Schmale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Schmale Road
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Turn right onto West Geneva Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Geneva Road
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Turn left onto North Winfield Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Winfield Road
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Winfield.
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.
Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
4.71 mi · 00h 09m
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 Likely leaving Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Winfield?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Elk Grove and 10.4 miles from Winfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights
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 Glendale Heights.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winfield
Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 9,579 |
| Coordinates | 41.8617000, -88.1609000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-88.1609, 41.8617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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