How far is Thornton, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Elk Grove is 34.84 miles (56.07 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 34.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Illinois to Elk Grove, Illinois is: 46.34 miles (74.58 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Elk Grove will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Thornton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 2367 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°34'5"N 87°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 41.5680900 |
| Longitude | -87.6081000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31831 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'26"N 87°56'25"W |
| Latitude | 42.0072500 |
| Longitude | -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elk Grove: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348,42.00725)
Estimated Travel Time Between Thornton and Elk Grove
The distance between Thornton and Elk Grove is 75 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Thornton and Elk Grove. The current time is 23:48:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.19 liters (1.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Elk Grove.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Elk Grove is $5.9 (diesel $7.03).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.9 | $6.72 | $7.44 | $7.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 15, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Elk Grove (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
