How far is Hazel Crest, IL from Park Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from Hazel Crest, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
40.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.28 mi
50.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.28 mi
Kilometers
50.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.2 mi
Kilometers
64.7 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Wed, Jul 22, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Hazel Crest
Wed, Jul 22, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Crest
2026-07-22T00:01
Arrive Park Ridge
Wed, Jul 22, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Crest
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Hazel Crest
19.8 mi
00h 24m
To Park Ridge
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jul 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jul 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Crest and Park Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Crest and Park Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on 175th Street

    3 m · 2 sec · 175th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Touhy Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Crest and Park Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
32.5 mi · 81%
Kedzie Avenue
3.79 mi · 9%
East Touhy Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Touhy Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 2%
West 147th Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 24m from Hazel Crest
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hazel Crest and Sunny near Park Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Crest to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Hazel Crest and 20.4 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 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 $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hazel Crest and Sunny near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Crest and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 31.28 mi (50.34 km).

Hazel Crest

#1 Hazel Crest

Village in United States of America

Population13,446
Coordinates41.5717000, -87.6944900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: 175th Street (-87.694457, 41.571681)
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 · Jul 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Crest and Park Ridge. The current time is 00:01:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.