Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Fox River Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Fox River Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Elk Grove to Fox River Grove is 22.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via West Northwest Highway and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, offering a straightforward local drive. It's the kind of journey you can easily tackle without needing an overnight stay, making it perfect for a quick errand or a short transition between locations. Plan for a route that features frequent turns and a mix of local roads and highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Northwest Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 7 mi | 7m |
| South Roselle Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Roselle Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Baldwin Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Glenice Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lucille Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Northwest Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Fox River Grove, 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
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
this road
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
7
Keep slight right at fork
456 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Palatine, Medieval Times, Harper College, Little City
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto CR V60
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
9
Continue on CR V60
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Roselle Road
10
Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Baldwin Road
11
Turn sharp left onto US 14
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
West Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Lucille Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lucille Avenue
13
Turn right onto Glenice Parkway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Glenice Parkway
14
Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Skyline Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Skyline Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 13.2 — 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.
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoff...
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Palatine, Medieval Times, Harper College, Little City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Palatine, Medieval Times, Harper College...
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(7 mi)
$0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fox River Grove, IL
Late night in Fox River Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and road changes. With highway driving making up about 100% of the journey, expect to spend a good portion of your time on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway after an initial stretch on West Northwest Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on West Northwest Highway before merging onto the tollway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on West Northwest Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elk Grove, IL and Fox River Grove, IL, road signs point toward Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Medieval Times, Harper College and Little City.
Schaumburg
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Palatine
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Hoffman Estates
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Medieval Times
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
Harper College
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
Little City
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fox River Grove, IL
Full guide →Founded 1919
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 35m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 9.3 miles on West Northwest Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 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.
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 Fox River Grove, 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 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Fox River 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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