How far is Flossmoor, IL from Elk Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Flossmoor, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.66 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.68 mi
55.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.49 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Flossmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flossmoor
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flossmoor
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Willow Springs
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Flossmoor
20.6 mi
00h 25m
To Elk Grove
25.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor and Elk Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Flossmoor Road

    1415 ft · 1 min · Flossmoor Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 175th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Governors Highway

    1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wood Street

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Wood Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway

    1717 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

    636 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on York Road

    1093 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North York Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North York Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South York Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South York Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Elmhurst Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Elmhurst Road

    159 m · 27 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
27.3 mi · 60%
South York Road
4.29 mi · 9%
Governors Highway
2.43 mi · 5%
Saint Charles Road West
2.21 mi · 5%
South Elmhurst Road
1.11 mi · 2%
North York Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Springs
00h 25m from Flossmoor
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Flossmoor and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flossmoor to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Flossmoor and 25.1 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Flossmoor and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

24 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flossmoor and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).

Flossmoor

#1 Flossmoor

Village in United States of America

Population9,018
Coordinates41.5428100, -87.6847700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.684478, 41.542813)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flossmoor and Elk Grove. The current time is 11:07:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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