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Trip from Flossmoor, IL to Elk 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

1h

Distance

41.1 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Flossmoor, IL

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Downtown Elk Grove, IL, IL

Elk Grove, IL

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Trip Overview

Flossmoor, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 41.1 miles and takes about 1 hour via Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and Illinois, connecting two suburban areas. Given the short duration and minimal stops, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You won't encounter significant elevation changes or long stretches without services.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 27.3 mi 34m
South York Road 4.3 mi 7m
Governors Highway 2.4 mi 4m
I 290 1.9 mi 2m
South Elmhurst Road 1.1 mi 2m
North York Street 1 mi 1m
175th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Flossmoor Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 27.3 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor, IL and Elk Grove, IL.

1

Start on this road

83 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Flossmoor Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Flossmoor Road
3

Turn right onto Governors Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Governors Highway
4

Turn right onto 175th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 175th Street
5

Continue on Governors Highway

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Governors Highway
6

Continue on Wood Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Wood Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
8

Merge onto I 80; I 294

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tri-State Tollway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

24 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
16

Merge onto I 290

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 290
17

Take the exit onto US 20

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 20
Exit 12 Toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road Use the right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward York Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto North York Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North York Street
20

Continue on South York Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · South York Road
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on South Elmhurst Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
22

Continue on South Elmhurst Road

521 ft · 26 sec · South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

South Elmhurst Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downers Grove, IL

21 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burbank, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Flossmoor, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollwa...
8
30.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

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 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
30.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
8
34.4 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 20

Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York 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 12 Toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, Yor...
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward York Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward York Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.43 one way

$12.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.05 $14.11
premium $4.89 $7.91 $15.82
diesel $5.61 $9.07 $18.15

Estimated Tolls: $1.64

Tri-state Tollway (27.3 mi) $1.64

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.32 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Flossmoor, IL

Morning in Flossmoor on Sunday

Local time

9:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost

W 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Elk Grove, IL

Morning in Elk Grove on Sunday

Local time

9:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

17 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 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 involves a substantial portion on the Tri-State Tollway, covering 27.3 miles. The highway share is about 5%, meaning most of your time will be on surface roads after exiting the tollway. You'll notice the transition from potentially faster tollway speeds to navigating local streets, indicated by numerous intersections and traffic signals.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Tri-State Tollway.

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 3.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.6 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.

Between Flossmoor, IL and Elk Grove, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.

Milwaukee

30.5 mi in | ~40m | via I 294

Chicago

30.5 mi in | ~40m | via I 294

Saint Charles Road West

32.2 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 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 27.3 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.64 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 8 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 Elk 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 3.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.6 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 Elk 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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