Origin
Spring Grove, IL
Evening in Spring Grove on Thursday
Local time
7:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Grove, IL
Jill Burrow
Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 39.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, IL 53, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 39.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and IL 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 miles on US 12.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and IL 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp toward IL 53 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 53 South
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 53 toward I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
7
38.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elmhurst Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elmhurst Road South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Spring Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
32.2 mi in
|
~43m
|
via IL 53
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 27.1 mi | 35m |
| IL 53 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Blivin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 27.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Grove, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on V43
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Blivin Street
2
Turn left onto US 12
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 12
3
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
5
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
6
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
7
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
8
Continue on US 12; IL 59
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IL 53 South
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto IL 53
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 53
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 53
Toward I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 Toll East
15
Merge onto I 90
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road South
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Spring Grove, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Spring Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elk Grove, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elk Grove, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(4.4 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Elk Grove on Thursday
Local time
7:10 PM
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
17 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
53m 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 Spring Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 39.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, IL 53, Jane Addams Memorial 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 19.9 miles from Spring Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Spring Grove, IL to Elk Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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