Origin
Barrington, IL
Morning in Barrington on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Barrington, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 18.2 miles and takes about 25m via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it suitable for those who prefer to avoid extensive highway time. Given its short distance, this route is perfect for a spontaneous trip or when you need to cover a small distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| North Barrington Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Hough Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on IL 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hough Street
2
Continue on North Barrington Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Barrington Road
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road South
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elmhurst Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elmhurst Road South
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Elmhurst Road
Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elk Grove, IL
Morning in Elk Grove on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 15 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, meaning you'll encounter fewer high-speed stretches. The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway accounts for some of your drive, with the longest continuous segment on this highway being 10.4 miles. After leaving the tollway, you'll transition to surface streets for the remainder of the trip. Expect a more stop-and-go experience as you navigate local traffic and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
880 ft
667 ft
Total Climb
73 ft
Total Descent
231 ft
Highest Point
880 ft
~2.6 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elk Grove, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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