How far is Mundelein, IL from Park Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from Mundelein, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.36 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.31 mi
31.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.36 mi
Kilometers
39.2 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Mundelein
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mundelein
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mundelein
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wheeling
IL

City in West Virginia

From Mundelein
10.2 mi
00h 18m
To Park Ridge
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mundelein and Park Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    1771 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Milwaukee Avenue

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Milwaukee Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Greenwood Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Greenwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mundelein 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Milwaukee Avenue
6.77 mi · 28%
North Milwaukee Avenue
4.2 mi · 17%
North Greenwood Avenue
3.16 mi · 13%
South Lake Street
2.06 mi · 8%
Milwaukee Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Milwaukee Avenue

Continue on South Milwaukee Avenue

6.77 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheeling
00h 18m from Mundelein
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mundelein and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mundelein to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Wheeling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Mundelein and 14.2 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mundelein and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Wheeling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wheeling, 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 Wheeling.

RAIL

Glenview station

12 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

38 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mundelein and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.08 km).

Mundelein

#1 Mundelein

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population30,945
Coordinates42.2630800, -88.0039700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Street (-88.003999, 42.26308)
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $5.84 $5.02 $10.04
Diesel $6.57 $5.65 $11.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mundelein and Park Ridge. The current time is 16:24:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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