Origin
Pingree Grove, IL
Afternoon in Pingree Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pingree Grove, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pingree Grove, IL
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Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Pingree Grove and Elgin, this 9.3-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 15 minutes, making it a simple day trip that requires no overnight planning. Since the route is entirely local, you will spend zero percent of your time on highways, keeping your fuel costs remarkably low at around $1. This drive serves as a practical link within the Midwest, ideal for those who prefer navigating local roads over busy interstate traffic. It is a no-frills, efficient path that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Larkin Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Highland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Chicago Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reinking Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on Reinking Road
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Reinking Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Reinking Road
3
Continue on Reinking Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Reinking Road
4
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oak Street
5
Continue on US 20
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Larkin Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on Larkin Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Larkin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on West Highland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highland Avenue
11
Turn right onto IL 31
327 ft
·
16 sec
·
North State Street
12
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Chicago Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Reinking Road
Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Larkin Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Larkin Avenue
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IL 31 / North State Street
Turn right onto IL 31 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Chicago Street
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Elgin, IL
Afternoon in Elgin on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
20 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way through the 9.3-mile stretch. By utilizing Reinking Road, Oak Street, and U, you stay off the highways entirely, which means you won't encounter any long, monotonous interstate grinds. Because this route relies on local infrastructure, the character of the road is defined by frequent adjustments and turns rather than high-speed cruising. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps the pace steady but varied, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is a technical, short-distance experience that prioritizes local connectivity over open-road travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Reinking Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (IL 31 / North State Street): Navigation decision point.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Viator Coffee Co.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteChurros Y Chocolate
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8
Cuisine: mexican;coffee_shop;pastry
Visit websiteMozzafiato Gelato and Coffee
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 3.5
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop;dessert;ice_cream
Blue Box Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: coffee;tea;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08...
Encounter Cafe
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 3.5
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Almar Elgin Nutrition
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 6.2
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: health_food;protein_bar
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:30
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 3.5
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 03:30-20:00
Visit websiteDairy Queen
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 3.5
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: ice_cream
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 8
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCanelitas
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.1
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteOrange Julius
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.1
Elgin, IL
Cuisine: juice
Visit websiteMel's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 7.1
Elgin, IL
Fox Meadow Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 5.3
South Elgin, IL
Parade Mural
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8
Elgin, IL
Elgin Milk Condensing Company
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8
Visit website
Droid 8508
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 8
1835 Expedition
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 8
Continuum
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8
Elgin National Watch Company
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8
Visit website
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
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 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (IL 31 / North State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elgin, IL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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