How far is Palatine, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
35.45 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.1 mi
51.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.1 mi
Kilometers
51.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.45 mi
Kilometers
57.05 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in Palatine
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palatine
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Romeoville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
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
Glen Ellyn
IL

Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA

From Palatine
17.7 mi
00h 25m
To Romeoville
17.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Romeoville.

  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 left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Joliet Road

    2490 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Belmont Drive

    2524 ft · 1 min · Belmont Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kingston Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · Kingston Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 57%
I 290 East
7 mi · 20%
Joliet Road
2.31 mi · 7%
Independence Boulevard
1.71 mi · 5%
Hicks Road
1.24 mi · 3%
IL 53 South
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Ellyn
00h 25m from Palatine
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palatine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romeoville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Romeoville?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Glen Ellyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Palatine and 17.7 miles from Romeoville.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palatine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romeoville.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Ellyn

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

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

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Naperville

13 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

18 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 32.1 mi (51.66 km).

Palatine

#1 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Romeoville

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palatine and Romeoville. The current time is 01:48:11.

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.