How far is Crest Hill, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Palatine, IL is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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 05h 43m.
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 McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crest Hill and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Palatine.
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Start on Belvedere Drive
693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive
1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive
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Turn right onto Bernard Drive
1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive
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Turn straight onto Eiler Road
837 ft · 29 sec · Eiler Road
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Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Saint Louis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road
5 m · 1 sec · South 88th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street
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Take the ramp left
938 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue
1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 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
112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 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 Crest Hill and Palatine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
112 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Crest Hill and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crest Hill to Palatine?
The road trip is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Crest Hill and 151.1 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.24 one way or $80.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crest Hill and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 269.14 mi (433.14 km).
#1 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois
| Population | 20,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395000, -90.0770500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.24 | $80.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.38 | $90.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.66 | $99.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.59 | $113.19 |
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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