Origin
Streamwood, IL
Late night in Streamwood on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Streamwood, IL to Elk Grove, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 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 21m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Streamwood, IL
Tom Fisk
Elk Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Streamwood, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 16.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Golf Road, South Bartlett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
8.4 miles from Streamwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 16.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near V47 / South Bartlett Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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V47 / South Bartlett Road
At end of road, turn right onto V47 / South Bartlett Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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IL 58 / Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / Golf Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
7
15.6 mi into trip
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~21m 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
16 mi into trip
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~22m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Golf Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Bartlett Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Barrington Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streamwood, IL and Elk Grove, IL.
1
Start on Cypress Drive
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cypress Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto V47
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bartlett Road
3
Turn right onto IL 58
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Golf Road
4
Turn left onto Barrington Road
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Barrington Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
6
Merge onto I 90
10 mi
·
11 min
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Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 73
Toward Elmhurst Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
South Elmhurst Road
Trip Plan
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 8.4 miles from Streamwood, IL, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 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 16.8 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.4 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
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 Streamwood, 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 Streamwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 16.8 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Streamwood, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 10.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.4 mi from Streamwood, IL · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Streamwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elk Grove, IL
The final approach into Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Elk Grove, IL
Late night in Elk Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
23m 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 Streamwood, IL to Elk Grove, IL covers 16.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Golf Road, South Bartlett Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Streamwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 16.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Streamwood, IL to Elk Grove, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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