How far is Randolph, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Randolph, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and Elk Grove.
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Start on Wine Hill Road
40 m · 5 sec · Wine Hill Road
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Turn left onto Chester Road
1829 ft · 54 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto East Holmes Street
2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on South State Street
17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
118.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
15.5 mi · 23 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 Randolph and Elk Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
118 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Randolph and 169.8 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.63 one way or $91.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Randolph and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Broadwell
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 Broadwell.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 295.13 mi (474.97 km).
#1 Randolph
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,394 |
| Coordinates | 37.9667200, -89.7498300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.63 | $91.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.31 | $112.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
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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