Origin
Little Rock, IL
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, 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
1h 11m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Little Rock, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 48.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via IL 56 and Kingery Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a manageable distance, suitable for a single-day trip without feeling rushed. You'll transition from more rural surroundings to approaching a more developed area as you get closer to Elk Grove. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward trip between these two Illinois locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 56 | 25.3 mi | 31m |
| Kingery Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Granart Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Busse Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| US 30 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Touhy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
IL 56
— 25.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on Galena Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Galena Road
2
Turn left onto Little Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Little Rock Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 35
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Granart Road
4
Continue on Granart Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Granart Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Dugan Road
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dugan Road
6
Continue on Dugan Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dugan Road
7
Turn right onto US 30
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30
8
Continue on IL 56
25 mi
·
31 min
·
IL 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 136
Toward Midwest Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Midwest Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Midwest Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto IL 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the right lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IL 83 North, IL 38 West: Kingery Highway, Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto IL 83
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on IL 83
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Busse Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Touhy Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Touhy Avenue
17
Turn right onto IL 72
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Higgins Road
18
Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road
349 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
19
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Little Rock, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Little Rock Road
Turn left onto Little Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Midwest Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward Midwest Road
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Turn right onto IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the ramp toward IL 83 North, IL 38 West: Kingery Highway, Roosevelt Road
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 83 North, IL 38 West: Kingery Highway...
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
IL 83 / Kingery Highway
Merge onto IL 83 / Kingery Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(1.5 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 15 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 is 57% highway, meaning you'll experience a significant stretch of faster-paced driving. The longest continuous segment on a highway is 25.3 miles on IL 56. After that, expect the road type to change to surface streets. You'll notice a shift in traffic density and exit frequency as you move from the highway portion to the surface roads.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on IL 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Little Rock Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (Little Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
747 ft
663 ft
Total Climb
115 ft
Total Descent
160 ft
Highest Point
747 ft
~17.4 mi in
Elevation Range
84 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 25.3 miles on IL 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan 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.
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 0.3 miles (Little Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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