Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Afternoon in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Belvidere, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Grove, IL
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Belvidere, IL
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Trip Overview
Elk Grove, IL to Belvidere, IL is 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Given its short distance and duration, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick excursion or a way to get between these two points without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily be on surface roads after leaving the tollway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 47.5 mi | 50m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Belvidere Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Logan Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Genoa Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Perry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 47.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Belvidere, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
2
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 90
48 mi
·
50 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 25
Toward Belvidere
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belvidere
7
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn straight onto CR T40
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Genoa Road
9
Continue on US 20 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belvidere Road
10
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Avenue
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto East Perry Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Perry Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Perry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
49 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Belvidere
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward Belvidere
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belvidere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Belvidere
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.96 one way
$15.93 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.81 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.10 | $22.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.33
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(47.5 mi)
$3.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Belvidere, IL
Afternoon in Belvidere on Sunday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:59AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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, with the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway making up a significant portion of the drive. You'll experience 47.5 miles on the tollway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a change in pace as you move from highway cruising to navigating local roads. The highway segment features frequent exits, indicating a transition from high-speed travel to more localized traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.5 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Elk Grove, IL
Full guide →Founded 1956
Arriving in Belvidere, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
Top landmarks
- • Pettit Memorial Chapel — historic building in Belvidere, Illinois
- • United States Post Office — government building in Belvidere, Illinois
- • Old Belvidere High School — high school in Belvidere, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.5 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.33 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 — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belvidere, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Belvidere, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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