The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Centreville, IL covers 294 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Kingery Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 146.8 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.96 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
147 miles from Elk Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 294 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 294 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 146.8 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 146.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Devon Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 294 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 1 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1 mi into trip|~1m in|Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Joliet
8
136.8 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
201.6 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
292 mi into trip|~5h 32m in
Take the exit toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis
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 17B
Toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint...
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 Elk Grove, IL to Centreville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
136.8 mi in|~2h 42m|via I 55
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
146.8 mi
2h 38m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
116.9 mi
2h 10m
Kingery Highway
13.3 mi
21m
I 255
7 mi
8m
Busse Road
2.1 mi
3m
Robert Kingery Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Devon Avenue
1 mi
1m
South Elmhurst Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 146.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Centreville, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi·1 min·South Elmhurst Road
2
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Devon Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto IL 83
2.1 mi·3 min·Busse Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 83
2.0 mi·3 min·Kingery Highway
5
Continue on IL 83
1.9 mi·2 min·Robert Kingery Highway
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on IL 83
11 mi·17 min·Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 South: JolietUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 55
117 mi·2 hr 10 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, SpringfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 10Toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 255 South: Memphis
13
Merge onto I 255
7.0 mi·8 min·I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 17BToward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto IL 15
0.6 mi·51 sec·New Missouri Avenue
16
Turn left onto IL 163
492 ft·22 sec·Old Missouri Avenue
17
Turn right onto North 42nd Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·North 42nd Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Converse Avenue
184 ft·10 sec·Converse Avenue
19
Turn right onto South 42nd Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·South 42nd Street
20
Turn left onto Trendley Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Trendley Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Trendley Avenue
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 147 miles from Elk Grove, IL, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.8 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 65 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147 miles or 2h 53m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centreville, 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 294 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 55 for about 146.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147 mi from Elk Grove, IL
· 2h 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 147 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 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.8 miles.
Arriving in Centreville, IL
The final approach into Centreville, 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 Centreville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.96 one way
$91.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$50.47
$100.93
premium
$4.89
$56.58
$113.16
diesel
$5.61
$64.91
$129.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.2
1
$30.87
$14.11
Efficient EV
73.5
0
$25.72
$11.76
EV Truck/SUV
117.6
1
$41.16
$18.82
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Afternoon
in Elk Grove on Friday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 to 20 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Centreville, IL
Afternoon
in Centreville on Friday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
147 mi in
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
16 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 37m 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 Centreville, IL covers 294 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Kingery Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147 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 $45.96 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 15 significant decision points across 294 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 1 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Centreville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
