How far is North Aurora, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from North Aurora, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Aurora and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora and Elk Grove.
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Start on West State Street
21 m · 7 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 88 Toll, IL 56 Toll West: Chicago, DeKalb-Iowa
127 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 88 East: Chicago
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 22 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 North Aurora and Elk Grove.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Aurora 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 North Aurora to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from North Aurora and 23.1 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Aurora and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 24.27 mi (39.06 km).
#1 North Aurora
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.8061400, -88.3273000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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