Capri Ristorante
Near the start, short detour
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+16304554003
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
256.8 mi
413 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Olney, IL
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The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Olney, IL covers 256.8 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, Tri-State Tollway, North 1250th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.4 miles from Elk Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 156.5 mi | 2h 49m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 18.2 mi | 23m |
| North 1250th Street | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| South Van Buren Street | 11 mi | 15m |
| Route 130 | 10 mi | 14m |
| County Road 1100 East | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Cicero Avenue | 4.9 mi | 7m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~928 veh/hr typical · worst 1,278
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Olney, IL.
Start on South Elmhurst Road
Continue on York Road
Continue on North York Street
Turn right onto Lake Street
Turn slight right
Take the ramp onto US 20
Take the exit
Continue on I 294
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
Merge onto I 294
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
Continue on I 294
Continue on I 294
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83
Turn left onto 167th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 57
Take the exit
Turn straight onto IL 16
Continue on IL 16
Continue on IL 16
Turn right onto IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Turn left onto IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Continue on IL 130
Turn left onto West Butler Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.4 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olney, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elk Grove, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elk Grove, IL
This is one driving day of about 256.8 miles and 5h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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.
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.4 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · first break window
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+16304554003
Olympic Star Restaurant
Tinley Park, Illinois
Taco Bell
Countryside, Illinois
Best coffee break · home stretch
Olney, Illinois
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+16183926873
Topaz Café
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Eggheadz Cafe
Tinley Park, Illinois
Near the start, short detour
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+16304554003
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tinley Park, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+17085328900
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Countryside, Illinois
Hours: 9 am–2 pm
+17083545535
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Rantoul, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12178930222
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16306544644
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Rantoul, Illinois
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+12172821215
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Rantoul, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12178932880
Around the midpoint, short detour
Rantoul, Illinois
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+12178930471
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Olney, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+16183926873
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16306541616
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tinley Park, Illinois
Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm
+17084440880
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tinley Park, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+17089044960
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Oak Forest, Illinois
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
+16166345638
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+12179541500
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Tinley Park, Illinois
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+17086861883
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: 9 am–8:30 pm
+12174032000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
+18668167584
Around the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12175312800
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12173528910
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Champaign, Illinois
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Willowbrook, Illinois
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$39.81 one way
$79.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $43.66 | $87.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $49.82 | $99.65 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $56.61 | $113.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.33 |
| Efficient EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.95 | $16.44 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elk Grove on Friday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:20AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:20AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Late night in Olney on Friday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:20AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:20AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
67°F
Shelby, IN
128 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
256.8 mi in 5h 18m, mostly highway — 156.5 mi of that is on I 57.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 20.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 256.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
237 ft
Total Descent
427 ft
Highest Point
768 ft
~128.4 mi in
Elevation Range
290 ft
Founded 1956
Founded 1848
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 256.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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