How far is Palatine, IL from Streamwood, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Streamwood, IL is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Streamwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Streamwood.
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Start on East Palatine Road
2595 ft · 58 sec · East Palatine Road
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Turn left onto South Plum Grove Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Continue on South Meacham Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Meacham Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4 mi · 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Barrington Road
2598 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Barrington Road South
840 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Barrington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Barrington Road
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Turn right onto Golf Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Golf Road
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Turn left onto Bartlett Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bartlett Road
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Turn left onto Cypress Drive
781 ft · 34 sec · Cypress Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Streamwood.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.02 mi · 00h 04m
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 Streamwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Streamwood?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Palatine and 7 miles from Streamwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palatine and Mostly Sunny near Streamwood.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
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 South Barrington.
Glenview station
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La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Streamwood. Straight-line distance: 9.43 mi (15.18 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Streamwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 38,777 |
| Coordinates | 42.0255800, -88.1784100 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streamwood (-88.17841, 42.02558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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