How far is Palatine, IL from Franklin Park, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Franklin Park, IL is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Franklin Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Franklin Park.
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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 right to continue on I 90 Toll: Rockford, Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
1209 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 90 East Toll: Chicago
988 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East
2497 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 South Toll, IL 19 East: Indiana, Irving Park Road
698 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 East: Irving Park Road
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Irving Park Road
2606 ft · 1 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto 25th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Franklin Park.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.68 mi · 00h 09m
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 Palatine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Franklin Park?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Palatine and 9.3 miles from Franklin Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Palatine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Park.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.9353100, -87.8656200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Park (-87.86562, 41.93531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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