How far is Crest Hill, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Oakland Avenue
861 ft · 43 sec · Oakland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Street
2751 ft · 1 min · Theodore Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.8 mi · 10 min · 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
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 Crest Hill 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Crest Hill and 20.2 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crest Hill and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Head Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 34.22 mi (55.07 km).
#1 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 21,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.5547500, -88.0986700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
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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