How far is Riverwoods, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Riverwoods, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverwoods and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverwoods and Elk Grove.
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Start on Portwine Road
2 m · 8 sec · Portwine Road
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Turn left onto Deerfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
965 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Rockford
2122 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
3 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
3136 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Elmhurst Road
157 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road
93 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Riverwoods 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Riverwoods and 9.6 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverwoods and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverwoods and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.18 km).
#1 Riverwoods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,534 |
| Coordinates | 42.1675300, -87.8970100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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