How far is East Moline, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from East Moline, IL to Palatine, IL is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Moline and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Moline and Palatine.
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Start on 7th Street
36 m · 9 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto 30th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · 30th Avenue
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Continue on Crosstown Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Avenue
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Turn left onto John Deere Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · John Deere Expressway
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Keep slight left
1799 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
88.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.6 mi · 13 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 East Moline and Palatine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
88.3 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Moline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Moline to Palatine?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from East Moline and 80.5 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Moline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Flagg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Moline and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 131.07 mi (210.93 km).
#1 East Moline
City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008700, -90.4443000 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
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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