How far is Jackson, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Jackson, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 281.5 miles (453 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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.
Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Elk Grove.
-
1
Start on 990N
737 ft · 20 sec · 990N
-
2
Turn right
1266 ft · 22 sec
-
3
Take the ramp straight
9 mi · 11 min
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150 West: Terre Haute
1043 ft · 36 sec
-
5
Continue on North 6th Street
1502 ft · 18 sec · North 6th Street
-
6
Continue straight
57.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
-
7
Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
-
8
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
-
9
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway
-
10
Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
-
11
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
-
12
Continue on Glenwood Dyer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
-
13
Turn right onto Torrence Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue
-
14
Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
20
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
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
-
24
Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
-
26
Keep slight right to continue on York Road
1093 ft · 29 sec
-
27
Turn left onto North York Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North York Street
-
28
Continue on South York Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · South York Road
-
29
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
-
30
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
159 m · 27 sec · South Elmhurst Road
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Elk Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
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 Jackson 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 Jackson to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Jackson and 149.8 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.32 one way or $92.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Bismarck
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 Bismarck.
Danville, Illinois
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 227.56 mi (366.22 km).
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.7211600, -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $46.32 | $92.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $52.55 | $105.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $57.96 | $115.92 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $65.25 | $130.50 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026