How far is Palatine, IL from Glencoe, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Glencoe, IL is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Glencoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Glencoe.
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Start on East Palatine Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Palatine Road
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Continue on Palatine Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Palatine Road
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Continue on Willow Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Shermer Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Shermer Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Shermer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shermer Road
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Turn slight right onto Dundee Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Dundee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Bay Road
1831 ft · 60 sec · Green Bay Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Glencoe.
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.
Palatine Road
Continue on Palatine Road
6.22 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 Glencoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Glencoe?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Palatine and 8.1 miles from Glencoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Palatine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glencoe.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Glencoe. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glencoe
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 8,747 |
| Coordinates | 42.1350300, -87.7581200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glencoe (-87.75812, 42.13503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
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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