How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo Grove and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and Park Ridge.
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Start on Aptakisic Road
18 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
822 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
709 ft · 16 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Turn right onto McHenry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McHenry Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto East Rand Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Continue on Rand Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rand Road
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
2912 ft · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Miner Street
647 ft · 20 sec · Miner Street
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Turn right onto Busse Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Busse Highway
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
1781 ft · 56 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left
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 Buffalo Grove and Park Ridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Elmhurst Road
Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
4.33 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Buffalo Grove and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo Grove to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Buffalo Grove and 9.6 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Buffalo Grove and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Prospect
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).
#1 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.67 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
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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