How far is Palatine, IL from Bridgeview, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Bridgeview, IL is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Bridgeview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Bridgeview.
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Start on East Palatine Road
22 m · 5 sec · East Palatine Road
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Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
1662 ft · 51 sec · East Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Hicks Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hicks Road
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road
782 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue
1535 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 171 North: Archer Avenue
1318 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Archer Road
1453 ft · 31 sec · Archer Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Avenue
585 ft · 14 sec · Oak Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto West 79th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue
658 ft · 31 sec · South Oketo Avenue
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Turn right onto 78th Street
36 m · 5 sec · 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Bridgeview.
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.
I 290 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
9.26 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Bridgeview?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Palatine and 16.9 miles from Bridgeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeview.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Bridgeview. Straight-line distance: 27.56 mi (44.35 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeview
Village in United States of America
| Population | 15,993 |
| Coordinates | 41.7500300, -87.8042200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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