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

The driving distance from Streamwood, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.22 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.22 mi
Kilometers
29.33 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Streamwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Streamwood
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Streamwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Streamwood
8.4 mi
00h 10m
To Elk Grove
9.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 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 Streamwood and Elk Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Drive

    781 ft · 38 sec · Cypress Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bartlett Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Bartlett Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Golf Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Golf Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Barrington Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Barrington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    2916 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.4 mi · 57%
Golf Road
1.77 mi · 10%
South Bartlett Road
1.43 mi · 8%
Barrington Road
1.29 mi · 7%
South Elmhurst Road
0.65 mi · 4%
I 90 East Toll
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 10m from Streamwood
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Streamwood 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 Streamwood to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Streamwood and 9.9 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates.

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Streamwood and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).

Streamwood

#1 Streamwood

Village in United States of America

Population38,777
Coordinates42.0255800, -88.1784100
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Cypress Drive (-88.178347, 42.025762)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.97
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.99 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $5.84 $3.74 $7.47
Diesel $6.57 $4.21 $8.41

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 Streamwood and Elk Grove. The current time is 14:29:10.

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.