How far is Mendota, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Mendota, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendota and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendota and Elk Grove.
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Start on 7th Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
123 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2939 ft · 51 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
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Continue on North 43rd Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 43rd Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2930 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Midwest Road
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Midwest Road
2986 ft · 1 min · Midwest Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Butterfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 38 West: Kingery Highway, Roosevelt Road
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.4 mi · 12 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 Mendota 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
55.8 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mendota 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 Mendota to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Maple Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Mendota and 40.2 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendota and Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Park
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 Maple Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendota and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 68.48 mi (110.21 km).
#1 Mendota
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
| Population | 6,904 |
| Coordinates | 41.5472500, -89.1175900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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