How far is Palatine, IL from Grayslake, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Grayslake, IL is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Grayslake.
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Start on East Palatine Road
22 m · 9 sec · East Palatine Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
2822 ft · 50 sec · East Northwest Highway
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Turn straight
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hicks Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Hicks Road
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Continue on North State Route 53
3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street
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Turn slight right
787 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Antioch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 26 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on South Barron Boulevard
3091 ft · 1 min · South Barron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
2328 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Grayslake.
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.
South Lake Street
Continue on South Lake Street
5.66 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Grayslake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Grayslake?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Palatine and 9.7 miles from Grayslake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Grayslake.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Grayslake. Straight-line distance: 16.19 mi (26.05 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grayslake
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,584 |
| Coordinates | 42.3444700, -88.0417500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grayslake (-88.04175, 42.34447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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