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

The driving distance from Lakemoor, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.89 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.86 mi
41.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Sat, May 30, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lakemoor
Sat, May 30, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakemoor
2026-05-30T14:57
Arrive Elk Grove
Sat, May 30, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakemoor
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Lakemoor
15.7 mi
00h 19m
To Elk Grove
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Belvidere Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    615 ft · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    1209 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    988 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East

    2497 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakemoor 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
19 mi · 60%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 15%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.43 mi · 14%
I 90 Toll
1.1 mi · 3%
South Elmhurst Road
0.65 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll East
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Belvidere Road

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 19m from Lakemoor
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakemoor and Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Lakemoor and 16.2 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakemoor and Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakemoor and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.86 mi (41.61 km).

Lakemoor

#1 Lakemoor

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,912
Coordinates42.3286300, -88.1989700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: West Belvidere Road (-88.198948, 42.328664)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakemoor and Elk Grove. The current time is 14:57:38.

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.