How far is Harwood Heights, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Harwood Heights, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harwood Heights and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harwood Heights and Elk Grove.
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Start on West Lawrence Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North East River Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North East River Road
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Turn left onto West Higgins Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
3136 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Elmhurst Road
157 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road
93 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1.3 km · 2 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 Harwood Heights 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.86 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Harwood Heights and 4.6 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harwood Heights and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harwood Heights and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.84 km).
#1 Harwood Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 8,236 |
| Coordinates | 41.9672500, -87.8075600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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