How far is Park Forest, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Park Forest, IL to Palatine, IL is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest and Palatine.
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Start on Westwood Drive
19 m · 9 sec · Westwood Drive
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Vollmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Vollmer Road
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
6.8 mi · 13 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto West Frontage Road
122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road
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Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto East Palatine Road
22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Forest and Palatine.
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
20.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Park Forest and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Forest to Palatine?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Park Forest and 26.7 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Park Forest and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park
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 Indian Head Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 46.6 mi (75 km).
#1 Park Forest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 20,937 |
| Coordinates | 41.4914200, -87.6744900 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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