How far is Geneva, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Geneva, IL to Palatine, IL is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Palatine.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
1362 ft · 49 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Bennett Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South 5th Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on Stearns Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stearns Road
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Turn left onto Munger Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munger Road
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Continue on Naperville Road
1002 ft · 23 sec · Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
2952 ft · 58 sec · West Bartlett Road
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Turn left onto South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road
1988 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
2262 ft · 49 sec · South Roselle Road
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Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto South Plum Grove Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Palatine Road
2592 ft · 54 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 Geneva 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
5.22 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Palatine?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Geneva and 14.2 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Geneva and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.4 km).
#1 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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