Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Morning in Elk Grove on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Maywood, 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
24m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Maywood, IL
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Trip Overview
Elk Grove, IL to Maywood, IL is 12.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Franklin Avenue, 25th Avenue, and York Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its minimal distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion. You'll mostly be navigating local roads, so don't expect sweeping vistas, but rather a familiar urban and suburban landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| 25th Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| York Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Green Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Lake Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 9th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Avenue
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Maywood, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
2
Continue on York Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
York Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Green Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Green Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Franklin Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
25th Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto West Lake Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Avenue
8
Turn left onto School Street
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
School Street
9
Turn uturn
207 ft
·
16 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Green Street
Turn left onto East Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Lake Street
Turn left onto West Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North 9th Avenue
Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Maywood, IL
Morning in Maywood on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
24m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 12.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles along Franklin Avenue. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you make your way through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The route doesn't offer long stretches of open road; instead, it's a series of shorter segments punctuated by turns and local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Franklin Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near East Green Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (East Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (West Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Franklin Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.6 miles (East Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (West Lake Street): 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 Maywood, 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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