How far is Elmhurst, IL from Elk Grove Village, IL?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Elk Grove Village, IL is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.92 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.38 mi
11.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.38 mi
Kilometers
11.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.92 mi
Kilometers
14.36 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove Village
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-10-15T20:19
Arrive Elk Grove Village
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bensenville
IL

Village in United States of America

From Elmhurst
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Elk Grove Village
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Elk Grove Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    110 m · 18 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North York Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1788 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North: Kingery Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Busse Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Busse Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Devon Avenue

    3080 ft · 1 min · Devon Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lively Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lively Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lively Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North York Street
2.61 mi · 29%
Busse Road
2.11 mi · 24%
Kingery Highway
2 mi · 22%
Lively Boulevard
0.75 mi · 8%
IL 83 North
0.73 mi · 8%
Devon Avenue
0.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Busse Road

Continue on Busse Road

2.11 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensenville
00h 08m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Elk Grove Village?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Bensenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Elmhurst and 4.5 miles from Elk Grove Village.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.45 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove Village.

Stop Ideas Near Bensenville

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

21 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

26 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Elk Grove Village. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).

Elmhurst

#1 Elmhurst

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population46,532
Coordinates41.8994700, -87.9403400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove Village

#2 Elk Grove Village

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0039200, -87.9703500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-87.94034, 41.89947)
End: Elk Grove Village (-87.97035, 42.00392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.45
Round trip
$2.89
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.45 $2.89
Mid-grade $5.29 $1.64 $3.28
Premium $5.84 $1.81 $3.62
Diesel $6.57 $2.04 $4.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Elk Grove Village. The current time is 20:19:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.