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Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Breese, IL

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

297.7 mi

479 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Breese, IL covers 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Tri-State Tollway, West Missouri Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 229.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

148.9 miles from Elk Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 40m highway drive covering 297.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 229.4 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 229.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 20.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 297.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 20

Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
6
10.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
29.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...
8
29.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Breese, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Sandoval along the way.

Sandoval

265 mi in | ~5h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 229.4 mi 4h 7m
Tri-State Tollway 18.2 mi 23m
West Missouri Avenue 14.1 mi 16m
US 50 8 mi 9m
Cicero Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
York Road 4.3 mi 7m
US 20 3 mi 4m
Poplar 2.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 229.4 mi, about 4h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Breese, IL.

1

Start on South Elmhurst Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road
2

Continue on York Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · York Road
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on North York Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street
4

Turn right onto Lake Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Lake Street
5

Turn slight right

147 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp onto US 20

3.0 mi · 4 min · US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago Use the right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
10

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
14

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.
17

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
20

Merge onto I 57

188 mi · 3 hr 23 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

41 mi · 43 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
23

Keep slight right at fork

83 ft · 2 sec
Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
24

Turn right onto US 50

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
25

Continue on US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
26

Continue on US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
27

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 51

443 ft · 5 sec · North Mine Street
28

Continue on US 50; US 51

0.2 mi · 16 sec · N Mine St
29

Turn right onto US 50

14 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue
30

Turn right onto US 50; IL 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
31

Turn left onto US 50

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 50
32

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
33

Turn left onto Jamestown Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Jamestown Road
34

Continue on North Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Walnut Street
35

Turn slight right

141 ft · 6 sec
36

Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West

230 ft · 4 sec · Old Route 50 West
37

Arrive at destination

Old Route 50 West

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.9 miles from Elk Grove, IL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 148.9 miles or 2h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breese, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Elk Grove, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elk Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 297.7 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elk Grove, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 229.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.9 mi from Elk Grove, IL · 2h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

149 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.

Popular next leg

Champaign, IL to Breese, IL

154.8 mi · 2h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.9 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.4 miles.

Arriving in Breese, IL

The final approach into Breese, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Breese, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 30.8
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.22 one way

$90.44 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $49.85 $99.69
premium $4.80 $56.20 $112.40
diesel $5.64 $66.14 $132.28

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Tri-state Tollway (18.2 mi) $1.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.3 1 $31.26 $14.29
Efficient EV 74.4 0 $26.05 $11.91
EV Truck/SUV 119.1 1 $41.68 $19.05

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Elk Grove, IL

Morning in Elk Grove on Monday

Local time

8:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

WSW 15 mph 5% 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

Destination

Breese, IL

Morning in Breese on Monday

Local time

8:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

17 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

5h 40m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Breese, IL covers 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Tri-State Tollway, West Missouri Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.9 miles from Elk Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 297.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Breese, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Sandoval along the way.

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