Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Night in Elk Grove on Tuesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Rochester, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
202.6 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 48m
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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Rochester, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Rochester, IL covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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, I 55, Kingery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.3 miles from Elk Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 202.6 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.9 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 15 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 116.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. 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 Devon Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.6 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 (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
6
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.3 mi into trip
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~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
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~32m in
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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.
8
136.8 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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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
6
202.3 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
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South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Rochester, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
136.8 mi in
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~2h 42m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 116.9 mi | 2h 10m |
| I 55 | 61 mi | 1h 5m |
| Kingery Highway | 13.3 mi | 21m |
| IL 29 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 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:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 116.9 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Rochester, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Elmhurst Road
2
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Devon Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto IL 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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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
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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
117 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
11
Merge onto IL 29
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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IL 29
12
Continue on IL 29
2.7 mi
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4 min
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IL 29
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
206 ft
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6 sec
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South Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 101.3 miles from Elk Grove, IL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.9 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, 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 202.6 miles and 3h 56m.
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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 116.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.3 mi from Elk Grove, IL · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Elk Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.9 miles.
Arriving in Rochester, IL
The final approach into Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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
$31.67 one way
$63.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.78 | $69.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.27 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.36 | $12.97 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Rochester, IL
Night in Rochester on Tuesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
3h 56m 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 Rochester, IL covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 55, 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 101.3 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 $31.67 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.6 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 (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Rochester, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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