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

The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.6 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.78 mi
22.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.78 mi
Kilometers
22.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.6 mi
Kilometers
25.1 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Palatine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palatine
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palatine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Palatine
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Morton Grove
7.8 mi
00h 13m

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
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Palatine Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Palatine Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Palatine Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Palatine Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue

    104 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Palatine Road

    3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    965 ft · 22 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Golf Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Golf Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Shermer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shermer Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Dempster Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Dempster Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fernald Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Fernald Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fernald Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palatine Road
5.21 mi · 33%
Milwaukee Avenue
4.37 mi · 28%
East Palatine Road
2.17 mi · 14%
West Golf Road
1.37 mi · 9%
West Dempster Street
1.13 mi · 7%
Shermer Road
1.07 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Palatine Road

Continue on Palatine Road

5.21 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 13m from Palatine
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Palatine and 7.8 miles from Morton Grove.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.17 km).

Palatine

#1 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Morton Grove

#2 Morton Grove

Village in United States of America

Population22,564
Coordinates42.0405900, -87.7825600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

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 Morton Grove. The current time is 08:09:24.

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.