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

The driving distance from Manhattan, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.56 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.47 mi
65.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.56 mi
Kilometers
92.63 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Manhattan
Tue, May 5, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-05-05T04:02
Arrive Elk Grove
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
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
Woodridge
IL

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

From Manhattan
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To Elk Grove
33.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    82 m · 8 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    594 ft · 27 sec · South Wabash Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2997 ft · 1 min · East North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Manhattan-Monee Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cedar Road

    6 mi · 10 min · South Cedar Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Cedar Road

    42 m · 3 sec · North Cedar Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    31.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 390

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 East: Hamilton Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    905 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton, Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Thorndale Avenue

    1105 ft · 33 sec · Thorndale Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    115 m · 11 sec · Park Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Hamilton Lakes Drive

    965 ft · 26 sec · Hamilton Lakes Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Pierce Road

    2575 ft · 1 min · East Pierce Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1765 ft · 49 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Devon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Busse Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Busse Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Touhy Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Touhy Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Higgins Road

    727 ft · 16 sec · East Higgins Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road

    107 m · 7 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
31.8 mi · 55%
South Cedar Road
6.01 mi · 10%
North Cedar Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Devon Avenue
2.25 mi · 4%
Busse Road
1.02 mi · 2%
Touhy Avenue
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

31.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodridge
00h 30m from Manhattan
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Manhattan and 33.1 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Woodridge

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 40.47 mi (65.13 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

Village in Illinois

Population8,798
Coordinates41.4225300, -87.9858900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-87.98598, 41.422495)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Elk Grove. The current time is 04:02:32.

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.