How far is Palatine, IL from Mattoon, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Mattoon, IL is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Mattoon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Mattoon.
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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
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
156.2 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 West: Mattoon
2489 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
2.5 mi · 5 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Turn right onto South 15th Street
638 ft · 34 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn left
35 m · 9 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 Mattoon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
156 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Sunny near Mattoon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Mattoon?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Palatine and 102 miles from Mattoon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Sunny near Mattoon.
Stop Ideas Near Danforth
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 Danforth.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Mattoon. Straight-line distance: 182.38 mi (293.52 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mattoon
City in Illinois
| Population | 17,513 |
| Coordinates | 39.4830900, -88.3728300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mattoon (-88.37283, 39.48309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
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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