How far is Palatine, IL from Goodings Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Goodings Grove, IL is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.9 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.67 mi
54.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.21 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodings Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Palatine
Fri, Apr 17, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palatine
2026-04-17T10:21
Arrive Goodings Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palatine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From Palatine
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Goodings Grove
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Goodings Grove.

  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 left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    25 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street

    137 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2540 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 143rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 143rd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 143rd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West 143rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 143rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
25 mi · 63%
I 290 East
7 mi · 18%
West 143rd Street
4.19 mi · 11%
Hicks Road
1.24 mi · 3%
IL 53 South
1.15 mi · 3%
IL 171
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

25 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 27m from Palatine
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palatine and Partly Sunny near Goodings Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Goodings Grove?

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Palatine and 19.9 miles from Goodings Grove.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palatine and Partly Sunny near Goodings Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Goodings Grove. Straight-line distance: 33.67 mi (54.18 km).

Palatine

#1 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goodings Grove

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,569
Coordinates41.6292000, -87.9308900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
End: Goodings Grove (-87.93089, 41.6292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Palatine and Goodings Grove. The current time is 10:21:02.

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.