How far is Burr Ridge, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Burr Ridge, IL to Palatine, IL is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burr Ridge and Palatine.
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Start on 77th Street
785 ft · 40 sec · 77th Street
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Turn left onto South County Line Road
1383 ft · 30 sec · South County Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North
2243 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1250 ft · 19 sec · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road
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Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto East Palatine Road
22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burr Ridge and Palatine.
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.
Saint Charles Road West
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burr Ridge to Palatine?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Burr Ridge and 14.5 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Addison
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Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burr Ridge and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 25.67 mi (41.31 km).
#1 Burr Ridge
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,691 |
| Coordinates | 41.7489200, -87.9183900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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