Origin
La Grange Park, IL
Late night in La Grange Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grange Park, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grange Park, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
La Grange Park, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 15.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via South York Road and I 290, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois. Given the minimal travel time and distance, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transfer between two points. It's a practical option for anyone needing to get from one suburb to another without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South York Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| I 290 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South 25th Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kemman Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South York Road
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange Park, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Kemman Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kemman Avenue
3
Continue on South 25th Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 25th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Congress Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Congress Street
5
Continue on Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harrison Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 290 West
7
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward York Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North York Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
12
Continue on South York Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
14
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
521 ft
·
26 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kemman Avenue
Turn left onto Kemman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Congress Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
27m 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 route features a mix of highway and surface roads, with 38% of the drive on the interstate. You'll encounter a stretch of 4.3 miles on South York Road, which will likely involve navigating local traffic before merging onto I 290. Expect to deal with frequent exits and merges as you transition between these road types. The latter part of the drive will be on surface streets as you approach your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kemman Avenue.
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 15.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
695 ft
618 ft
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
695 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
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.
On the drive from La Grange Park, IL to Elk Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
4.8 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 290
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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.
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 (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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