Origin
Geneva, IL
Late night in Geneva on Sunday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, IL to Elk Grove, 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
47m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Elk Grove, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Geneva, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 31.8 miles and takes about 47m via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region and Illinois state, making it a straightforward local excursion. The route primarily utilizes surface roads after a short stretch on the tollway. It's a quick drive, perfect for a day trip or to connect two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| South 5th Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Stearns Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| New Sutton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Munger Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Bennett Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Riverside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 13.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on this road
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto IL 38
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West State Street
3
Turn left onto IL 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bennett Street
4
Continue on IL 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Riverside Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto IL 25
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South 5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Stearns Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stearns Road
7
Turn left onto Munger Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Munger Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on V44
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Naperville Road
9
Turn right onto B10
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Bartlett Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 59
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Geneva, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 38 / West State Street
Turn right onto IL 38 / West State Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
B10 / West Bartlett Road
Turn right onto B10 / West Bartlett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
7
30.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elmhurst Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elmhurst Road South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(13.2 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
NW 10 mph
9% chance
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
28 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
47m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only a 0% highway share. You'll experience 13.2 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway before transitioning to local streets. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and traffic signals as you move between Geneva and Elk Grove. The latter portion of the drive will feel like typical suburban or town cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
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 early in the drive near IL 38 / West State Street.
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 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 38 / West State Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (B10 / West Bartlett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Geneva, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
Geneva is a city in Chicagoland's Fox River Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Fabyan Villa — historic house in Illinois, United States
Arriving 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 47m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 13.2 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.92 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.
Yes — we found about 2 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: near the start (IL 38 / West State Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (B10 / West Bartlett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: 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 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Elk Grove, IL
Explore more options from Geneva, IL or browse trips ending in Elk Grove, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.