How far is Elk Grove Village, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove Village, IL to Springfield, IL is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove Village and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove Village and Springfield.
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Start on Lively Boulevard
1344 ft · 42 sec · Lively Boulevard
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Turn left onto Touhy Avenue
2625 ft · 1 min · Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Elk Grove Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rev Morrison Boulevard
1083 ft · 30 sec · Rev Morrison Boulevard
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
2364 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on Biesterfield Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Biesterfield Road
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Turn left onto I 290 East: Chicago
2155 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove Village and Springfield.
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
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove Village and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove Village to Springfield?
The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Elk Grove Village and 100.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove Village and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove Village and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 175.46 mi (282.37 km).
#1 Elk Grove Village
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0039200, -87.9703500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
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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