Origin
Morton Grove, IL
Morning in Morton Grove on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morton Grove, 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
18m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
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.
Morton Grove, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Morton Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 10.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via West Touhy Avenue, 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, making it a straightforward local drive. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, so expect a consistent pace without the high speeds of interstate travel. This route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple hop between nearby towns, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Touhy Avenue | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| North Waukegan Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harlem Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Dempster Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fernald Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Touhy Avenue
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on Fernald Avenue
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fernald Avenue
2
Turn left onto IL 58
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dempster Street
3
Turn left onto US 14; IL 43
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 43
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Waukegan Road
5
Turn left onto IL 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
458 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — 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
|
IL 58 / West Dempster Street
Turn left onto IL 58 / West Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 14; IL 43 / North Waukegan Road
Turn left onto US 14; IL 43 / North Waukegan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Elmhurst Road
Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Morning in Elk Grove on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 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
2 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
18m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll cover 10.1 miles, with the longest continuous stretch being 6.9 miles on West Touhy Avenue. Since you're not on any highways, you can anticipate a steady flow of traffic lights and intersections typical of urban and suburban surface street driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on West Touhy Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 58 / West Dempster Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 58 / West Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 14; IL 43 / North Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (IL 43 / Harlem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
668 ft
624 ft
Total Climb
69 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
668 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
44 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Morton Grove, IL
Full guide →Morton Grove is in Chicagoland.
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 18m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on West Touhy Avenue. 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 (IL 58 / West Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 14; IL 43 / North Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (IL 43 / Harlem Avenue): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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