How far is Fox River Grove, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Fox River Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox River Grove and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox River Grove and Elk Grove.
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Start on Skyline Drive
531 ft · 24 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
866 ft · 43 sec · Glenice Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
553 ft · 23 sec · Lucille Avenue
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Turn left onto South Northwest Highway
9.2 mi · 14 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn slight right
585 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto West Baldwin Road
622 ft · 19 sec · West Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago
2019 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
1 km · 1 min · 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 Fox River Grove and Elk Grove.
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.
South Northwest Highway
Turn left onto South Northwest Highway
9.16 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox River Grove to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Inverness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Fox River Grove and 11.5 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox River Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Inverness
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox River Grove and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 km).
#1 Fox River Grove
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 42.2008600, -88.2145300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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