How far is Elk Grove Village, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove Village, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove Village and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove Village and Park Ridge.
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Start on Lively Boulevard
3109 ft · 1 min · Lively Boulevard
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Turn right onto Landmeier Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Landmeier Road
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Turn right onto East Higgins Road
1426 ft · 33 sec · East Higgins Road
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Continue on West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 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 Elk Grove Village 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.
East Touhy Avenue
Continue on East Touhy Avenue
2.86 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Elk Grove Village and 3.3 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove Village and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove Village and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 6.68 mi (10.75 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 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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