Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Thursday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Mount Carmel, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
298.3 mi
480 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Grove, IL
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Mount Carmel, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Mount Carmel, IL covers 298.3 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on York Road, North York Street, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.64 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
149.1 miles from Elk Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 298.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 298.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
York Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Mount Carmel, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| York Road | — | — |
| North York Street | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| I 290 East | — | — |
| I 88 West | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| Mile-Long Bridge | — | — |
| IL 50 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
York Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Mount Carmel, 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
3
Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North York Street
4
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
8 sec
6
Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
13
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
14
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cicero Avenue
18
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
20
Merge slight left
157 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
IL 16 East: Charleston
22
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Avenue East
23
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
24
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
26
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
27
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
28
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
29
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
30
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
31
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
32
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Haughton Highway
33
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
34
Continue on North 1250th Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North 1250th Street
35
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
36
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
37
Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
38
Continue on County Road 1150
24 mi
·
32 min
·
County Road 1150
39
Turn left onto East Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Elm Street
40
Continue on 900N
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
900N
41
Continue on 910N
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
910N
42
Continue on 920N
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
920N
43
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
44
Continue on State Route 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 15
45
Continue on West 9th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 9th Street
46
Turn right onto North Market Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
47
Turn left onto East 5th Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 5th Street
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.1 miles from Elk Grove, IL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
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 66 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.1 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Carmel, 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 298.3 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.1 mi from Elk Grove, IL · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.1 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Carmel, IL
The final approach into Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.64 one way
$93.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $51.20 | $102.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $57.41 | $114.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.86 | $131.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.32 | $14.32 |
| Efficient EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.10 | $11.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.3 | 1 | $41.76 | $19.09 |
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.
Destination
Mount Carmel, IL
Late night in Mount Carmel on Thursday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
23 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Mount Carmel, IL covers 298.3 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are York Road, North York Street, Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.1 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 $46.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Mount Carmel, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elk Grove, IL to Mount Carmel, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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