How far is Somerset, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Somerset, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302 miles (486 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Elk Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Elk Grove.
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Start on Somerset Road
35 m · 12 sec · Somerset Road
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Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn left
1 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
31.6 mi · 48 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 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 Somerset 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 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Elk Grove?
The road trip is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Somerset and 181.4 miles from Elk Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302 miles (486 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.93 one way or $95.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 301.99 mi (486.01 km).
#1 Somerset
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.6544900, -88.4572700 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.06 | $108.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.41 | $134.83 |
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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