How far is Palatine, IL from Bensenville, IL?

The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Bensenville, IL is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
13.91 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.77 mi
18.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.77 mi
Kilometers
18.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.39 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensenville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Palatine
Sat, Apr 11, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palatine
2026-04-11T10:55
Arrive Bensenville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palatine
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
Elk Grove Village
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Palatine
7 mi
00h 11m
To Bensenville
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Bensenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Bensenville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Palatine Road

    22 m · 5 sec · East Palatine Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Northwest Highway

    1662 ft · 51 sec · East Northwest Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hicks Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hicks Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    1209 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    988 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East

    2497 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elmhurst Road

  15. 15

    Continue on York Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · York Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Green Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Green Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Bensenville.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.43 mi · 32%
York Road
2.65 mi · 19%
South Elmhurst Road
1.6 mi · 12%
Hicks Road
1.24 mi · 9%
IL 53 South
1.15 mi · 8%
I 90 Toll
1.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

4.43 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove Village
00h 11m from Palatine
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Bensenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Bensenville?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Palatine and 7 miles from Bensenville.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Bensenville.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village.

RAIL

Glenview station

16 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

23 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Bensenville. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.94 km).

Palatine

#1 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Bensenville

#2 Bensenville

Village in United States of America

Population17,943
Coordinates41.9550300, -87.9400700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
End: Bensenville (-87.94007, 41.95503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Palatine and Bensenville. The current time is 10:55:24.

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.