Origin
Sugar Grove, IL
Morning in Sugar Grove on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Grove, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Grove, IL
Skyler Ewing
Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
Sugar Grove to Elgin is 24.5 miles and takes about 43m via IL 31, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on local roads with a portion of highway time, making it a relaxed journey suitable for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated trip between these two towns, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.1 miles on IL 31, offering a consistent pace for a portion of the trip. The profile suggests a blend of road types, meaning you'll transition between faster sections and more local, potentially slower-paced roads. This variety means you'll likely experience different driving conditions as you make your way from Sugar Grove to Elgin, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cross Street
Turn right onto Cross Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30
Turn left onto US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 78 / Bliss Road
Turn right onto CR 78 / Bliss Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
IL 31
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 31 | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Bliss Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Randall Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Fabyan Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Randall Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Keslinger Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Silver Glen Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Illinois Route 47 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 31
— 6.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Grove, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Cross Street
270 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cross Street
4
Turn left onto US 30; IL 47
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 78
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Bliss Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fabyan Parkway
8
Continue on Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fabyan Parkway
9
Turn left onto CR 84
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaneville Road
10
Turn left onto CR 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peck Road
11
Turn right onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keslinger Road
12
Turn left onto CR 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Randall Road
13
Continue on CR 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Randall Road
14
Turn right onto CR 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Glen Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
IL 31
16
Turn right onto East Chicago Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Chicago Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Elgin on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 Sugar Grove, IL to Elgin, IL covers 24.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 31, Bliss Road, South Randall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Sugar Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 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 24.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30; IL 47 / United States Route 30): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sugar Grove, IL to Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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