Origin
Montgomery, IL
Morning in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, 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
57m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Montgomery, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 38.5 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway and Kingery Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a single day, even with some flexibility. You'll encounter mostly surface roads, making it a practical option for getting between these suburban areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| Kingery Highway | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| South Lake Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Busse Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Touhy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Midwest Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on IL 31
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Lake Street
2
Continue on IL 31
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on South Lincolnway Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
4
Take the ramp
387 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 136
Toward Midwest Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Midwest Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Midwest Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto IL 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IL 83 North, IL 38 West: Kingery Highway, Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto IL 83
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on IL 83
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Busse Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Touhy Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Touhy Avenue
16
Turn right onto IL 72
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Higgins Road
17
Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road
349 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
18
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Montgomery, 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 5.1 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago...
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 88 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~37m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(19.4 mi)
$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Morning in Elk Grove on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 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
4 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
57m 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 primarily surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll cover 38.5 miles in under an hour. The longest continuous stretch without turning is 19.4 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
748 ft
640 ft
Total Climb
178 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
748 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
108 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 Montgomery, IL to Elk Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dekalb-Iowa along the way.
Dekalb-Iowa
5.1 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 19.4 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.16 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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