How far is Elmhurst, IL from Groveland, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Groveland, IL is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Groveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Groveland.
-
1
Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
-
2
Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
-
3
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · West Park Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto South York Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South York Street
-
5
Continue on South York Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South York Road
-
6
Turn right onto Frontage Road
570 ft · 19 sec · Frontage Road
-
7
Take the ramp left toward I 88 West, IL 110: West Aurora
993 ft · 24 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
-
16
Continue straight
25.9 mi · 28 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1 mi · 2 min
-
18
Continue straight
1.1 km · 48 sec
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward IL 98
1946 ft · 47 sec
-
20
Keep slight left
60 m · 5 sec
-
21
Turn left onto West Birchwood Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Birchwood Street
-
22
Continue on Edgewater Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewater Drive
-
23
Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
-
24
Turn right onto Washington Street
107 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Groveland.
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
105 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Groveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Groveland?
The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Elmhurst and 78.2 miles from Groveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Groveland.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 122.52 mi (197.18 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Groveland
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 593 |
| Coordinates | 40.5925400, -89.5345400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groveland (-89.53454, 40.59254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $31.73 | $63.47 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $36.22 | $72.44 |
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 · Nov 07, 2026