How far is New Lenox, IL from Park Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
43.58 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.08 mi
56.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.08 mi
Kilometers
56.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.58 mi
Kilometers
70.14 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM CDT
Return by in New Lenox
Thu, Oct 15, 6:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Lenox
2026-10-15T16:28
Arrive Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Lenox
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
Burr Ridge
IL

Village in United States of America

From New Lenox
21.3 mi
00h 25m
To Park Ridge
22.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 New Lenox and Park Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Park Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Haven Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road

    32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Touhy Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lenox 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 38%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 25%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
6.92 mi · 16%
North Cedar Road
2.51 mi · 6%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 4%
East Touhy Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

11.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burr Ridge
00h 25m from New Lenox
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Lenox 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 New Lenox to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from New Lenox and 22.2 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Lenox and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 35.08 mi (56.46 km).

New Lenox

#1 New Lenox

Village in Illinois

Population27,088
Coordinates41.5119800, -87.9656100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.965615, 41.51198)
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.37
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.18 $14.37
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $5.84 $8.99 $17.98
Diesel $6.57 $10.12 $20.24

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 New Lenox and Park Ridge. The current time is 16:28:10.

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.