How far is Rock Island, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Rock Island, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Island and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island and Elk Grove.
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Start on 15th Street
757 ft · 33 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
922 ft · 32 sec · 38th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
2834 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
2336 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1820 ft · 54 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue
1635 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street
100 m · 15 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
1989 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 19th Street
21 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 5 East
1448 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Deere Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · John Deere Road
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Keep slight left
1799 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
91 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Rock Island and Elk Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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91 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Rock Island 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 Rock Island to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Rock Island and 99.8 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rock Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Ashton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Island and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 140.26 mi (225.73 km).
#1 Rock Island
City in Illinois
| Population | 36,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.5094800, -90.5787500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $30.18 | $60.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $37.77 | $75.53 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
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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