How far is North Riverside, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from North Riverside, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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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A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Riverside and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Riverside and Elk Grove.
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Start on West 26th Street
21 m · 9 sec · West 26th Street
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Turn left onto Des Plaines Avenue
2620 ft · 1 min · Des Plaines Avenue
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Turn left onto Cermak Road
1407 ft · 26 sec · Cermak Road
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1.7 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
108 m · 10 sec · Harrison Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
736 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on York Road
1093 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North York Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North York Street
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Continue on South York Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · South York Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
159 m · 27 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 Riverside 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.
South York Road
Continue on South York Road
4.29 mi · 00h 08m
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 North Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Riverside to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from North Riverside and 12.9 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Riverside and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.7 km).
#1 North Riverside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.8428100, -87.8231100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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