How far is Alton, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Alton, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Park Ridge.
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Start on Alby Street
58 m · 10 sec · Alby Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway
649 ft · 22 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Piasa Street
2192 ft · 37 sec · Piasa Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1274 ft · 26 sec · College Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward College Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto College Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · College Avenue
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140
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Take the ramp left
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and Park Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
121 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alton and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Alton and 144.3 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.39 one way or $76.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alton and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 248.31 mi (399.62 km).
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Ridge
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 36,514 |
| Coordinates | 42.0111400, -87.8406200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.99 | $107.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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