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Trip from Patton, 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

4h 48m

Distance

205.4 mi

331 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Patton, IL, IL

Patton, IL

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Downtown Elk Grove, IL, IL

Elk Grove, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patton, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 205.4 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 41, SR 63, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.7 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 80.6 mi 1h 45m
SR 63 58.9 mi 1h 14m
Tri-State Tollway 32.1 mi 40m
US 150 4.5 mi 6m
Old Paris Road 4.4 mi 9m
South York Road 4.3 mi 7m
Torrence Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Joliet Street 2.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 80.6 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patton, IL and Elk Grove, IL.

1

Start on East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place
3

Turn right onto Old Paris Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Lower Sandford Road

258 ft · 5 sec · Lower Sandford Road
5

Continue on Old Paris Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
6

Continue on West Paris Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Paris Avenue
7

Turn left onto US 150

1.6 mi · 2 min · N 3rd Street
8

Continue on US 150

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 150
9

Turn right onto Pennington Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pennington Road
10

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 1 min · this road
11

Turn left onto SR 63

59 mi · 1 hr 14 min · SR 63
12

Continue on US 41

81 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US 41
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto US 30

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on US 30

2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
15

Continue on US 30

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Continue on IL 83

1.8 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
17

Turn right onto IL 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto I 80; I 294

4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

24 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
28

Merge onto I 290

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 290
29

Take the exit onto US 20

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 20
Exit 12 Toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road Use the right lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward York Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Turn left onto North York Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North York Street
32

Continue on South York Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · South York Road
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on South Elmhurst Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
34

Continue on South Elmhurst Road

521 ft · 26 sec · South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
35

Arrive at destination

South Elmhurst Road

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 102.7 miles from Patton, IL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 45 miles or 1h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.7 miles or 2h 24m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk Grove, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Patton, 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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 205.4 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Patton, 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 US 41 for about 80.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

103 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

Georgetown, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from Patton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Downtown Lounge and Trattoria

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kentland, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12194017003

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

0.8 mi

Si Señor Authentic Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kentland, Indiana

0.7 mi

Downtown Lounge and Trattoria

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.7

Kentland, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12194017003

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.1

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Si Señor Authentic Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.7

Kentland, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+12194743398

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 102.7

Kentland, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12192343043

Visit website

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 161.4

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:45 pm

+17084741378

Visit website

Good Table Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.7

Kentland, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12194743245

Visit website

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44

Cayuga, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17654927376

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.1

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17083710455

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.7

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 190.8

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 163.3 and 198.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
163.3 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
8
194.8 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
194.9 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
8
198.7 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | US 20

Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 12 Toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, Yor...
8
198.8 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward York Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward York Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.11 one way

$64.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.26 $70.52
premium $4.89 $39.53 $79.05
diesel $5.61 $45.35 $90.70

Estimated Tolls: $1.92

Tri-state Tollway (32.1 mi) $1.92

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

$32

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.6 0 $21.57 $9.86
Efficient EV 51.4 0 $17.97 $8.22
EV Truck/SUV 82.2 1 $28.76 $13.15

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elk Grove, IL

Afternoon in Elk Grove on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

24 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

4h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 170
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 48m highway drive covering 205.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.6 miles on US 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 163.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 205.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 163.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Patton, IL and Elk Grove, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee and Chicago.

Milwaukee

194.8 mi in | ~4h 28m | via I 294

Chicago

194.8 mi in | ~4h 28m | via I 294

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 205.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Patton, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 205.4 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 41, SR 63, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.7 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.11 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 205.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 163.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Patton, IL and Elk Grove, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee and Chicago.

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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