How far is Goodings Grove, IL from Palatine, IL?

The driving distance from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.84 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.67 mi
54.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.84 mi
Kilometers
57.68 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palatine
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Goodings Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodings Grove
2026-04-17T08:52
Arrive Palatine
Fri, Apr 17, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodings Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Villa Park
IL

Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

From Goodings Grove
18 mi
00h 27m
To Palatine
17.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goodings Grove and Palatine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove and Palatine.

  1. 1

    Start on West 143rd Street

    15 m · 5 sec · West 143rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bell Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Bell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Archer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on IL 83

    1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83

  5. 5

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Kingery Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

    1746 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

    1266 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

    1873 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

    853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hicks Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Northwest Highway

    1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Palatine Road

    22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodings Grove and Palatine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 40%
I 290 West
12.3 mi · 34%
South Bell Road
3.85 mi · 11%
Hicks Road
1.53 mi · 4%
Archer Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
IL 83
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kingery Highway

Continue on Kingery Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Park
00h 27m from Goodings Grove
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goodings Grove and Partly Sunny near Palatine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodings Grove to Palatine?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Goodings Grove and 17.9 miles from Palatine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Goodings Grove and Partly Sunny near Palatine.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Villa Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villa Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

18 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

18 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodings Grove and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 33.67 mi (54.18 km).

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#1 Goodings Grove

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,569
Coordinates41.6292000, -87.9308900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Palatine

#2 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodings Grove (-87.93089, 41.6292)
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodings Grove and Palatine. The current time is 08:52:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.