How far is Le Roy, IL from Elk Grove, IL?

Fastest route

Travel from Le Roy, Illinois 61752 to Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 by car takes approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes to cover a distance of 138 miles (222 kilometers) via I-55 N. The route includes tolls.

Directions

  1. πŸš— Get on I-55 N in Chenoa from N 2600 East Rd/Leroy-Lexington Blacktop and Old Rte 66 E.
  2. πŸš— Head north on N West St toward W Warren St, then continue onto N 2600 East Rd/Leroy-Lexington Blacktop.
  3. πŸš— Turn left onto County Rd 2450 N/E South St, and then turn right onto S West St.
  4. πŸš— Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto W Main St, and then turn right onto Old Rte 66 E.
  5. πŸš— Turn left onto US-24 W/W Cemetery Ave/County Rd 3100 N, and then take the left lane to merge onto I-55 N toward Joliet.
  6. πŸš— Follow I-55 N and I-355 N to IL 390/Elgin–O’Hare Tollway in Itasca. Take exit 5 from I-290 W.
  7. πŸš— Continue on IL 390/Elgin–O’Hare Tollway. Take N Wood Dale Rd and Tonne Rd to Lively Blvd in Elk Grove Village.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸ›£οΈ Plan ahead for tolls on the route.
  • πŸš— Check traffic conditions before starting your journey.
  • β˜• Take a break during the trip to stay refreshed.
  • πŸ“± Use GPS or a navigation app for real-time updates on the route.
  • πŸš™ Ensure your car is in good condition before embarking on the trip.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Familiarize yourself with the route and junctions before starting the drive.
  • 🚧 Be cautious of road construction or detours along the way.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.97 mi
02h 27m
Flight
122.13 mi
196.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.13 mi
Kilometers
196.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.97 mi
Kilometers
234.91 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Sat, May 30, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Le Roy
Sat, May 30, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Roy
2026-05-30T17:24
Arrive Elk Grove
Sat, May 30, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Roy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Le Roy
71.6 mi
01h 13m
To Elk Grove
74.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86Β°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
73Β°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy and Elk Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    39 m Β· 5 sec Β· North West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    8.8 mi Β· 12 min Β· West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road

    6.8 mi Β· 11 min Β· Towanda Barnes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road

    3 mi Β· 5 min Β· Towanda-Barnes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hely Street

    1225 ft Β· 40 sec Β· West Hely Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2706 ft Β· 1 min Β· South Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1900 East Road

    709 ft Β· 15 sec Β· North 1900 East Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1857 ft Β· 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.9 mi Β· 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft Β· 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1156 ft Β· 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North

    1529 ft Β· 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    15.5 mi Β· 23 min Β· Kingery Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Busse Road

    3.1 mi Β· 5 min Β· Busse Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Touhy Avenue

    1.4 km Β· 2 min Β· Touhy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Higgins Road

    727 ft Β· 16 sec Β· East Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road

    107 m Β· 7 sec Β· South Elmhurst Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Roy and Elk Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
103 mi Β· 71%
Kingery Highway
15.5 mi Β· 11%
West Washington Street
8.81 mi Β· 6%
Towanda Barnes Road
6.78 mi Β· 5%
Busse Road
3.13 mi Β· 2%
Towanda-Barnes Road
2.96 mi Β· 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

103 mi Β· 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 13m from Le Roy
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Le Roy and Partly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Roy to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 146 miles (234.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Le Roy and 74.4 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Le Roy and Partly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Roy and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 122.13 mi (196.55 km).

Le Roy

#1 Le Roy

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates40.3519800, -88.7642400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: North West Street (-88.764163, 40.351981)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L Β· about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal Β· 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.42 $38.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.81
Premium $4.65 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $5.30 $27.32 $54.63

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 Β· May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Roy and Elk Grove. The current time is 17:24:36.

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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.