Origin
Glenview, IL
Late night in Glenview on Sunday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenview, 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
21m
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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenview, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Glenview, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 12.4 miles and takes about 21m via Golf Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a short, uncomplicated excursion. Consider this route if you need a direct path between these two locations without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Lee Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Touhy Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Waukegan Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Des Plaines River Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Glenview Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Golf Road
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenview, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on Glenayre Drive
282 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
2
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
340 ft
·
18 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
3
Turn left onto Glenview Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenview Road
4
Turn left onto IL 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 58
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Golf Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Des Plaines River Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Elk Boulevard
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Elk Boulevard
8
Turn left onto US 12; US 45
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Lee Street / Mannheim Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 12; US 45
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 12; US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
11
Continue on Lee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
12
Turn right onto East Touhy Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on IL 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
458 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenayre Drive
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 43 / Waukegan Road
Turn left onto IL 43 / Waukegan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 58 / Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / Golf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 45 / North Des Plaines River Road
Turn left onto US 45 / North Des Plaines River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 12; US 45 / Lee Street / Mannheim Road
Turn left onto US 12; US 45 / Lee Street / Mannheim Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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, 2026-04-20.
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
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
NNE 15 mph
17% 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
18 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
21m 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 has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 12.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Golf Road. You can expect to navigate through typical suburban traffic patterns for most of the drive. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for traffic signals and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Golf Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Glenayre Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Glenview, IL
Full guide →Founded 1899
Glenview is a town of some 45,000 people in suburban Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland area. Once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, the 1,121-acre facility was turned over to the local government and was redeveloped as The Glen, one of Glenview's prime residential and commercial areas.
Top landmarks
- • Kohl Children's Museum — children's museum 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 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 4.6 miles on Golf Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): 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.
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