How far is Palatine, IL from North Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to North Chicago, IL is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and North Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and North Chicago.
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Start on East Palatine Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Palatine Road
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Continue on Palatine Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Palatine Road
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road
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Turn sharp left onto I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
117 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
2066 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 137: Buckley Road
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckley Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
1.4 km · 60 sec · Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
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Continue on Sheridan Road
2526 ft · 39 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Broadway
654 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
63 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Fellows Place
14 m · 2 sec · Fellows Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fellows Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and North Chicago.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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 North Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to North Chicago?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bannockburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Palatine and 14.2 miles from North Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near North Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Bannockburn
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 Bannockburn.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and North Chicago. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.74 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Chicago
City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
| Population | 29,639 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255800, -87.8411800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chicago (-87.84118, 42.32558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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