How far is Crest Hill, IL from Park Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.51 mi
04h 44m
Flight
267.25 mi
430.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.25 mi
Kilometers
430.09 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.51 mi
Kilometers
483.63 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crest Hill
2026-04-23T14:14
Arrive Park Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crest Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Funks Grove
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From Crest Hill
150.1 mi
02h 22m
To Park Ridge
150.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crest Hill and Park Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Park Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Belvedere Drive

    693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive

    1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bernard Drive

    1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eiler Road

    837 ft · 29 sec · Eiler Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Saint Louis Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    5 m · 1 sec · South 88th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    938 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Touhy Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crest Hill and Park Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
267 mi · 89%
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 6%
I 255 North
7.87 mi · 3%
Old Saint Louis Road
1.91 mi · 1%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
East Touhy Avenue
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
267.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Funks Grove
02h 22m from Crest Hill
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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 150.1 miles from Crest Hill and 150.4 miles from Park Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.1 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crest Hill and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Funks Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

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Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.

RAIL

Uptown Station

20 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

32 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Pontiac station

70 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 267.25 mi (430.09 km).

Crest Hill

#1 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois

Population20,209
Coordinates38.5395000, -90.0770500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Belvedere Drive (-90.077051, 38.539386)
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.14 L · about $39.97
Round trip
$79.95
21.2 gal · 80.28 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.97 $79.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.08 $90.16
Premium $4.65 $49.33 $98.66
Diesel $5.30 $56.22 $112.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crest Hill and Park Ridge. The current time is 14:14:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.