How far is Palatine, IL from Matteson, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Matteson, IL is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Matteson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Matteson.
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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 left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
761 ft · 18 sec · Governors Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Matteson.
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.
Cicero Avenue
Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Matteson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Matteson?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Palatine and 25.4 miles from Matteson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Matteson.
Stop Ideas Near Western Springs
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 Western Springs.
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Naperville
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 45.04 mi (72.49 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matteson
Village in United States of America
| Population | 19,322 |
| Coordinates | 41.5039200, -87.7131000 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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