Origin
Long Grove, IL
Evening in Long Grove on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Grove, IL to Elgin, IL
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Grove, IL
Ali Soheil
Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.1-mile drive from Long Grove, IL to Elgin, IL takes about 35 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate local roads like East Dundee Road and New Sutton Road, with a brief 11% share of highway driving on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route offers an economical and straightforward excursion within the Midwest region. There are no recommended overnight stops, making it an easy round trip or a quick hop to your destination.
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
10.6 miles from Long Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on East Dundee Road. While only 11% of the route involves highway driving on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, the majority of your time will be spent on more localized streets. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through communities, offering a different pace than a pure interstate experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Dundee Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near IL 53 / North State Route 53.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (IL 53 / North State Route 53): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (IL 68 / East Dundee Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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IL 53 / North State Route 53
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53 / North State Route 53
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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IL 68 / East Dundee Road
Turn right onto IL 68 / East Dundee Road
Navigation decision point
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward IL 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56
Toward IL 25
5
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Chicago Street
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Dundee Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| New Sutton Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North State Route 53 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Dundee Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Hicks Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Robert Parker Coffin Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Dundee Road
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Grove, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on V77
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Old McHenry Road
2
Turn left onto Robert Parker Coffin Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Parker Coffin Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Route 53
4
Continue on North Hicks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hicks Road
5
Turn right onto IL 68
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
East Dundee Road
6
Continue on IL 59
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
8
Merge onto I 90
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
9
Take the exit
504 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 56
Toward IL 25
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 56
Toward IL 25
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
12
Turn left onto IL 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dundee Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Center Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Center Street
14
Turn right
311 ft
·
28 sec
15
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Chicago Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Trip Plan
Given its short 35-minute duration and 21.1-mile length, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, as there's no need to break up the drive. With a minimal fuel cost of $3, you won't need to worry much about refueling stops. However, keep an eye out for the frequent turns, especially as you transition between East Dundee Road, New Sutton Road, and the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, to ensure you stay on course.
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 10.6 miles from Long Grove, IL, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.9 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 21.1 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elgin, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Long Grove, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Long Grove, IL
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Long 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 East Dundee Road for about 7.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Long Grove, IL · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 21.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Long Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elgin, IL
The final approach into Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(2.8 mi)
$0.20
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Elgin, IL
Evening in Elgin on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
7 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
35m 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 Long Grove, IL to Elgin, IL covers 21.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Dundee Road, New Sutton Road, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Long Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 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 21.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (IL 53 / North State Route 53): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (IL 68 / East Dundee Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Grove, IL to Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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