How far is Morton Grove, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Morton Grove, IL to Elgin, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton Grove and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove and Elgin.
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Start on Fernald Avenue
35 m · 13 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Shermer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shermer Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Golf Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Wolf Road
63 m · 4 sec · North Wolf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wolf Road
1299 ft · 24 sec · North Wolf Road
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Continue on East Golf Road
2408 ft · 47 sec · East Golf Road
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Continue on West Golf Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Golf Road
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Continue on East Golf Road
3274 ft · 1 min · East Golf Road
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Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road
3001 ft · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
3076 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton Grove and Elgin.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morton Grove and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morton Grove to Elgin?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Morton Grove and 17.9 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morton Grove and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton Grove and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 25.59 mi (41.18 km).
#1 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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