Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
112.3 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Fairbury, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 112.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Oak Street, East 800 North Road, East 3100 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.67 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Fairbury, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 112.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 800 North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 3100 North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3360 East Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 1600 East Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Manlove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Torrance Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
Start on North 2nd Street
Turn right onto West Oak Street
Continue on East 800 North Road
Continue on East 3100 North Road
Turn right onto North 3360 East Road
Continue on North 1600 East Road
Continue on South Manlove Street
Turn left onto East Torrance Avenue
Turn right onto South Mill Street
Turn left onto West Reynolds Street
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue on Old Route 66
Turn left onto West Custer Avenue
Continue on North 1500 East Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Joliet
Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
Continue on Kingery Highway
Continue on Busse Road
Turn right onto Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto East Higgins Road
Turn right onto South Elmhurst Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk Grove, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fairbury, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fairbury, IL
This is one driving day of about 112.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Fairbury, IL · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Fairbury, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.67 one way
$33.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.61 |
| premium | $4.65 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fairbury on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Elk Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
47°F
Joliet, IL
56 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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