How far is Roscoe, IL from Elk Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72 mi
01h 08m
Flight
61.48 mi
98.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.48 mi
Kilometers
98.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72 mi
Kilometers
115.87 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Thu, Oct 15, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Roscoe
35.9 mi
00h 34m
To Elk Grove
36 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roscoe and Elk Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe and Elk Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1128 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    58 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Lane Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    35.7 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe and Elk Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
64.3 mi · 89%
Belvidere Road
4.53 mi · 6%
West Lane Road
1.78 mi · 2%
South Elmhurst Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Elmhurst Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 34m from Roscoe
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Roscoe 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 Roscoe to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Roscoe and 36 miles from Elk Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roscoe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riley.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.94 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

Town

Population10,406
Coordinates42.4133500, -89.0092700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.009492, 42.413347)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $5.29 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $5.84 $14.83 $29.65
Diesel $6.57 $16.69 $33.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscoe and Elk Grove. The current time is 16:23:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.