How far is Forest Park, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Forest Park, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Park Ridge.
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Start on Madison Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on North Thatcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1499 ft · 38 sec · West Montrose Avenue
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Continue on North East River Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North East River Road
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Continue on South Dee Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Dee Road
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 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 Forest Park 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.
South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
3.23 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Forest Park 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 Forest Park to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Norridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Forest Park and 12.1 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Forest Park and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Norridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 9.2 mi (14.81 km).
#1 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 13,534 |
| Coordinates | 41.8794800, -87.8136700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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