Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Park City, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Park City, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Park City, IL covers 30.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, South Mount Prospect Road, East Golf Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from Elk Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Mount Prospect Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Mount Prospect Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (IL 58 / East Golf Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Mount Prospect Road
Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
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IL 58 / East Golf Road
Enter roundabout onto IL 58 / East Golf Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
Take the exit toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 21 mi | 24m |
| South Mount Prospect Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Golf Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Belvidere Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Wolf Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 21 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Park City, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
231 ft
·
12 sec
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South Elmhurst Road
2
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
390 ft
·
12 sec
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South Elmhurst Road
3
Turn right onto IL 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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South Mount Prospect Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 58
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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East Golf Road
6
Continue on IL 58
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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North Wolf Road
7
Enter roundabout onto IL 58
75 ft
·
1 sec
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East Golf Road
8
Continue on IL 58
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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East Golf Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 294
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 11A
Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto IL 120
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belvidere Road
13
Turn right onto Knight Avenue
99 ft
·
5 sec
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Knight Avenue
14
Turn right onto Frontage Road
423 ft
·
18 sec
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Frontage Road
15
Arrive at destination
Frontage Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.4 miles from Elk Grove, IL, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 30.8 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park City, 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 30.8 miles and 42m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Elk Grove, IL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Park City, IL
The final approach into Park City, 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 Park City, 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
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Tri-state Tollway
(21 mi)
$1.26
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Park City, IL
Late night in Park City on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
26 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
42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Park City, IL covers 30.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, South Mount Prospect Road, East Golf Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Mount Prospect Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (IL 58 / East Golf Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elk Grove, IL to Park City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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