Origin
Westchester, IL
Late night in Westchester on Sunday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westchester, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westchester, IL
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Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Westchester, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 13.4 miles and takes about 24m 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, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward drive that connects two points efficiently. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip with no need for overnight stays. Consider this route for its simplicity when you need to get from point A to point B quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South York Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| I 290 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North York Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Mannheim Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mannheim Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South York Road
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westchester, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on this road
72 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Dorchester Street
45 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dorchester Street
3
Turn left onto US 12; US 20; US 45
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mannheim Road
4
Continue on US 12; US 20; US 45
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 290 West
6
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
7
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.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward York Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North York Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
11
Continue on South York Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
13
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
521 ft
·
26 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dorchester Street
Turn left onto Dorchester Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 290 West
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$2.04 one way
$4.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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 Sunday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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
24m 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?
About 38% of this 13.4-mile drive is on the highway, primarily I 290. You'll experience a longest stretch of 4.3 miles on South York Road before merging onto highway sections. Expect a mixed environment with both surface streets and highway cruising. The transition between these road types is a key feature of this drive.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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?
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 early in the drive near Dorchester Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dorchester Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Westchester, IL to Elk Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 290
About the Cities
Arriving in Elk Grove, IL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 24m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 (Dorchester Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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