Origin
Hillside, IL
Night in Hillside on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillside, 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
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillside, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Hillside, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 10.6 miles and takes about 19 minutes via South York Road and I-290, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest trip stays within Illinois, connecting two suburban areas. It's a quick hop that mostly sticks to surface roads, making it an easy local drive rather than a significant travel day. You'll likely find this route straightforward for a quick errand or a short leg of a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South York Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| I 290 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Wolf Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saint Charles Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South York Road
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillside, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wolf Road
3
Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Charles Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 290 West
5
Merge onto I 290
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 290
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward York Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North York Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
9
Continue on South York Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
11
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
521 ft
·
26 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Wolf Road
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Saint Charles Road
Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 290 West
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
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
Night in Elk Grove on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
NNE 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
10 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
19m 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 primarily on surface roads, with only 19% of the route on the highway. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 4.3 miles on South York Road. You'll transition from surface streets to I-290 before heading onto South Elmhurst Road. Expect to encounter typical suburban traffic patterns and frequent intersections as you navigate the non-highway portions.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on South York Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Wolf Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 10.6 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (North Wolf Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Saint Charles Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hillside, IL
Full guide →Hillside is a village of 8,155 people in the Western Suburbs of Chicagoland. It is the eastern terminus of Interstate 88.
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 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on South York Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (North Wolf Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Saint Charles Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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