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Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Coal City, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

61.2 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

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Downtown Elk Grove, IL, IL

Elk Grove, IL

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Downtown Coal City, IL, IL

Coal City, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Coal City, IL covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Kingery Highway, Busse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 61.2 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Kingery Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Kingery Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Devon Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (IL 83 / Busse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | Devon Avenue

Turn right onto Devon Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | IL 83 / Busse Road

Turn left onto IL 83 / Busse Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left 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
5
19.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee

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

Toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 38.3 mi 45m
Kingery Highway 13.3 mi 21m
Busse Road 2.1 mi 3m
East Division Street 2 mi 3m
Robert Kingery Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Devon Avenue 1 mi 1m
South Elmhurst Road 1 mi 1m
West Coal City Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 38.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Coal City, 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 Highway Use 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: Joliet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 55

38 mi · 45 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee
10

Turn right onto IL 113

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Coal City Road
11

Continue on IL 113

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
12

Arrive at destination

IL 113

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Elk Grove, IL · 45m into the drive

Downtown Burr Ridge, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burr Ridge, IL

31 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Downers Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Romeoville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coal City, IL

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.57 one way

$19.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.51 $21.01
premium $4.89 $11.78 $23.55
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Elk Grove, IL

Morning in Elk Grove on Saturday

Local time

6:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

S 15 to 20 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Coal City, IL

Morning in Coal City on Saturday

Local time

6:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

31 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

1h 23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Coal City, IL covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Kingery Highway, Busse Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $9.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (IL 83 / Busse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Elk Grove, IL to Coal City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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