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

The driving distance from Morris, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
68.34 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.31 mi
82.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.31 mi
Kilometers
82.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.34 mi
Kilometers
109.98 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Morris
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
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
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Morris
30.6 mi
00h 35m
To Elk Grove
37.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

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

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    1529 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Kingery Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Busse Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Busse Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Touhy Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Touhy Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Higgins Road

    727 ft · 16 sec · East Higgins Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road

    107 m · 7 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
24.3 mi · 36%
Kingery Highway
15.5 mi · 23%
I 80 East
14.3 mi · 21%
Busse Road
3.13 mi · 5%
Division Street
2.05 mi · 3%
Touhy Avenue
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

23.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 35m from Morris
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morris 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 Morris to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Morris and 37.8 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morris and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 51.31 mi (82.57 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

City in Illinois

Population15,162
Coordinates41.3572500, -88.4211800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.421321, 41.357311)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.49
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.24 $22.49
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.75 $25.51
Premium $5.84 $14.07 $28.13
Diesel $6.57 $15.84 $31.67

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

There is no time difference between Morris and Elk Grove. The current time is 14:43:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.