How far is Palatine, IL from Hickory Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Hickory Hills, IL is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.79 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.68 mi
46.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Palatine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palatine
2026-04-19T10:03
Arrive Hickory Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Palatine
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Hickory Hills
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Hickory Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Hickory Hills.

  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 right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 20 West: 95th Street

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    2499 ft · 1 min · West 95th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Roberts Road

    2655 ft · 1 min · South Roberts Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 91st Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · 91st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 91st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Hickory Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 47%
Tri-State Tollway
13 mi · 37%
Hicks Road
1.24 mi · 4%
IL 53 South
1.15 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 3%
South Roberts Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 24m from Palatine
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Hickory Hills?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 17.4 miles from Palatine and 17.4 miles from Hickory Hills.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Hickory Hills. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.15 km).

Palatine

#1 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Hickory Hills

#2 Hickory Hills

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population13,555
Coordinates41.7255900, -87.8250600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
End: Hickory Hills (-87.82506, 41.72559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palatine and Hickory Hills. The current time is 10:03:58.

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.