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

The driving distance from Streator, IL to Elk Grove, IL is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
107.07 mi
01h 50m
Flight
76.76 mi
123.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.76 mi
Kilometers
123.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.07 mi
Kilometers
172.32 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Streator
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Streator
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive Elk Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Streator
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
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Streator
49 mi
00h 55m
To Elk Grove
58.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Streator and Elk Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bloomington Street

    561 ft · 19 sec · South Bloomington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Bloomington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bloomington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Moore Street

    785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 17th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Street

    663 ft · 23 sec · Columbus Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2753rd Road

    3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North

    1529 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Kingery Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Busse Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Busse Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Touhy Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Touhy Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Higgins Road

    727 ft · 16 sec · East Higgins Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road

    107 m · 7 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elmhurst Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
33.1 mi · 31%
I 55 North
24.3 mi · 23%
Kingery Highway
15.5 mi · 15%
1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 12%
Busse Road
3.13 mi · 3%
North Bloomington Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
00h 55m from Streator
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Streator 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 Streator to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Streator and 58.1 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minooka

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Streator and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 76.76 mi (123.53 km).

Streator

#1 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.835352, 41.120915)
End: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348, 42.00725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.27
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.63 $35.27
Mid-grade $5.29 $20.00 $40.01
Premium $5.84 $22.06 $44.13
Diesel $6.57 $24.84 $49.68

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 Streator and Elk Grove. The current time is 14:30:30.

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.