Origin
Long Grove, IL
Late night in Long Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Grove, IL
Ali Soheil
Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Long Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 13.8 miles and takes about 25m via North Elmhurst Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, connecting two suburban communities. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a long, open highway experience. It's an easy, one-day trip perfect for a quick errand or connecting to other nearby destinations.
About the Cities
Starting in Long Grove, IL
Full guide →Long Grove is a village in Chicagoland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating city streets and making frequent directional changes. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter high-speed freeway conditions. The longest stretch without a turn is approximately 4.4 miles on North Elmhurst Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns resume. Expect a driving experience that requires attention to local road conditions and traffic signals.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Elmhurst Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near IL 83 / McHenry Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 83 / McHenry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (IL 83 / South Elmhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 83 / McHenry Road
Turn right onto IL 83 / McHenry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road
Turn right onto IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
IL 83 / South Elmhurst Road
Turn slight left onto IL 83 / South Elmhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elmhurst Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| McHenry Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Old McHenry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Lincoln Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North State Route 53 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Elmhurst Road
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Grove, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on V77
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Old McHenry Road
2
Turn left onto North State Route 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North State Route 53
3
Turn right onto IL 83
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
McHenry Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 83
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Elmhurst Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on IL 83
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on IL 83
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Lincoln Street
7
Turn slight left onto IL 83
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
25m 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 Elk Grove, IL covers 13.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Elmhurst Road, McHenry Road, South Elmhurst Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 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 $2.16 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 is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 83 / McHenry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (IL 83 / South Elmhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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