How far is Orland Park, IL from Thornton, IL?
The driving distance from Orland Park, IL to Thornton, IL is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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City in Cook County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orland Park and Thornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park and Thornton.
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Start on South La Grange Road
12 m · 3 sec · South La Grange Road
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Turn sharp right
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · West 143rd Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana
2945 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Halsted Street
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 1 South: Halsted Street
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Halsted Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Halsted Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Margaret Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Margaret Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Margaret Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland Park and Thornton.
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.
West 159th Street
Turn left onto West 159th Street
5.68 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orland Park to Thornton?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Oak Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Orland Park and 8.7 miles from Thornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Orland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Thornton.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Forest
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 Oak Forest.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orland Park and Thornton. Straight-line distance: 13.41 mi (21.58 km).
#1 Orland Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 57,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.6303100, -87.8539400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.5680900, -87.6081000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thornton (-87.6081, 41.56809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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