How far is Flora, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Flora, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flora and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora and Elk Grove.
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Start on East North Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · East North Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2540 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Street
1603 ft · 44 sec · North State Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Road 925 E
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E
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Continue on United States Route 45
14.9 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on York Road
1093 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North York Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North York Street
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Continue on South York Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · South York Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
159 m · 27 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora and Elk Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flora to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Flora and 133.4 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
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 Ludlow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flora and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 232.44 mi (374.07 km).
#1 Flora
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 38.6689400, -88.4856000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.67 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.85 | $97.69 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $60.65 | $121.30 |
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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