Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Orland Hills, 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
56m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Orland Hills, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Elk Grove, IL to Orland Hills, IL is 33.6 miles and takes about 56m via La Grange Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or a planned errand. Consider this a very manageable drive with little need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| La Grange Road | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| York Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| US 20 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 167th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
La Grange Road
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Orland Hills, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
2
Continue on York Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
York Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North York Street
4
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Turn slight right
147 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp onto US 20
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 294
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
10
Merge onto I 294
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
16
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 279A
Toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 12; US 20; US 45
12 mi
·
21 min
·
La Grange Road
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto West 167th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 167th Street
20
Turn right onto 92nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
92nd Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
92nd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 20
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
Use the right lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
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
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 279A
Toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: L...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.25 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Tri-state Tollway
(7.5 mi)
$0.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Orland Hills, IL
Late night in Orland Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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
56m 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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 14% of the route on the highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on La Grange Road. Expect to navigate through a more urbanized setting with frequent intersections and potential for traffic, as much of the drive is off the tollway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for a change in pace and more varied driving conditions.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on La Grange Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.8 miles in near US 20.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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.
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 Orland Hills, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and St. Louis.
Indiana
9.8 mi in
|
~16m
St. Louis
17.6 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Elk Grove, IL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 56m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 12.3 miles on La Grange Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.44 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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 6 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 Orland Hills, 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 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.
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 Orland Hills, 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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