How far is Freeport, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Freeport, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Freeport and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Park Ridge.
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Start on South Galena Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto US 20 Business
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 20 Business
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Take the ramp straight
2108 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
35.7 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto 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 Freeport and Park Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
35.7 mi · 00h 38m
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 Freeport 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 Freeport to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Freeport and 51.4 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Riley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 93.31 mi (150.17 km).
#1 Freeport
City in Illinois
| Population | 23,447 |
| Coordinates | 42.2966900, -89.6212300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $16.61 | $33.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
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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