Origin
Sugar Grove, IL
Late night in Sugar Grove on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Grove, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Grove, IL
Skyler Ewing
Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
Sugar Grove to Elgin is 24.5 miles and takes about 43m via IL 31, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on local roads with a portion of highway time, making it a relaxed journey suitable for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated trip between these two towns, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 31 | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Bliss Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Randall Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Fabyan Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Randall Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Keslinger Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Silver Glen Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Illinois Route 47 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 31
— 6.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Grove, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Cross Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cross Street
4
Turn left onto US 30; IL 47
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 78
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Bliss Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fabyan Parkway
8
Continue on Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fabyan Parkway
9
Turn left onto CR 84
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaneville Road
10
Turn left onto CR 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peck Road
11
Turn right onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keslinger Road
12
Turn left onto CR 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Randall Road
13
Continue on CR 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Randall Road
14
Turn right onto CR 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Glen Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
IL 31
16
Turn right onto East Chicago Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Chicago Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cross Street
Turn right onto Cross Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30
Turn left onto US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 78 / Bliss Road
Turn right onto CR 78 / Bliss Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
IL 31
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph
43% chance
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
30 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
43m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.1 miles on IL 31, offering a consistent pace for a portion of the trip. The profile suggests a blend of road types, meaning you'll transition between faster sections and more local, potentially slower-paced roads. This variety means you'll likely experience different driving conditions as you make your way from Sugar Grove to Elgin, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on IL 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 24.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
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 43m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on IL 31. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elgin, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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