How far is Gurnee, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Gurnee, IL to Palatine, IL is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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.
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.
Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gurnee and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee and Palatine.
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Start on North Greenleaf Street
28 m · 8 sec · North Greenleaf Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1509 ft · 25 sec · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 41 South: Chicago
1644 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 South, IL 120 West
2872 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Waukegan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Buckley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
1998 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Palatine Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · 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 Gurnee 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Gurnee and Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gurnee to Palatine?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Bannockburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Gurnee and 14.5 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gurnee and Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Bannockburn
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 Bannockburn.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gurnee and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 19.19 mi (30.89 km).
#1 Gurnee
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,168 |
| Coordinates | 42.3703000, -87.9020200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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