How far is Elk Grove Village, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove Village, IL to Palatine, IL is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove Village and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove Village and Palatine.
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Start on Lively Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lively Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto East Frontage Road
684 ft · 22 sec · East Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward IL 53 North, I 290 West
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1559 ft · 22 sec
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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 Elk Grove Village 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.
East Higgins Road
Turn left onto East Higgins Road
3.16 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove Village and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove Village to Palatine?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Elk Grove Village and 6.1 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove Village and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove Village and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 8.05 mi (12.95 km).
#1 Elk Grove Village
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0039200, -87.9703500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: East Palatine Road (-88.03424, 42.110275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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