How far is Palatine, IL from Roselle, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Roselle, IL is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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.
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Roselle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Roselle.
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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
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 390 Toll
894 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 Toll West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road
1720 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Irving Park Road
42 m · 3 sec · Irving Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Irving Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Roselle.
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.
I 290 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
5.54 mi · 00h 07m
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 Roselle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Roselle?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Schaumburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Palatine and 6.2 miles from Roselle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Roselle.
Stop Ideas Near Schaumburg
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 Schaumburg.
Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roselle
Village in Ilinois, United States of America
| Population | 22,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.9847500, -88.0797900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roselle (-88.07979, 41.98475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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