How far is Lindenhurst, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Lindenhurst, IL to Palatine, IL is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindenhurst and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst and Palatine.
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Start on Briar Lane
1079 ft · 49 sec · Briar Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive
124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sand Lake Road
79 m · 14 sec · Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Turn slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North State Route 53
3 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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Continue on North Hicks Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Hicks Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
3006 ft · 1 min · East Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto East Palatine Road
22 m · 1 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 Lindenhurst 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
10.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Lindenhurst and Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lindenhurst to Palatine?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Mundelein is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Lindenhurst and 11.7 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 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindenhurst and Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Mundelein
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 Mundelein.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.4 km).
#1 Lindenhurst
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 14,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.4105800, -88.0261900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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