How far is Hinsdale, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinsdale and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Elk Grove.
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Start on West Hinsdale Avenue
641 ft · 32 sec · West Hinsdale Avenue
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1403 ft · 34 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 83 North: Kingery Highway
2217 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
10.4 mi · 16 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Busse Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Busse Road
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Turn right onto Touhy Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto East Higgins Road
727 ft · 16 sec · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road
107 m · 7 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 Hinsdale 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.
Kingery Highway
Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
10.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Hinsdale and 12.9 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hinsdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.26 mi (22.95 km).
#1 Hinsdale
Village in Cook and DuPage counties, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 17,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008600, -87.9370100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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