How far is Park Ridge, IL from Bridgeview, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Bridgeview, IL is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.54 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.14 mi
29.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.54 mi
Kilometers
42.72 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeview
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Bridgeview
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Park Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Park Ridge
13.3 mi
00h 19m
To Bridgeview
13.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Bridgeview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Bridgeview.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road

    782 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue

    1535 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 171 North: Archer Avenue

    1318 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Archer Road

    1453 ft · 31 sec · Archer Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Avenue

    585 ft · 14 sec · Oak Grove Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 79th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 79th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue

    658 ft · 31 sec · South Oketo Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 78th Street

    36 m · 5 sec · 78th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 78th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Bridgeview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
17.5 mi · 66%
West 79th Street
1.76 mi · 7%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.52 mi · 6%
West Touhy Avenue
1.49 mi · 6%
La Grange Road
1.16 mi · 4%
I 294 South
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

11.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 19m from Park Ridge
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Bridgeview?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Park Ridge and 13.3 miles from Bridgeview.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeview.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Bridgeview. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.19 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Bridgeview

#2 Bridgeview

Village in United States of America

Population15,993
Coordinates41.7500300, -87.8042200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $4.39
Round trip
$8.77
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.39 $8.77
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $5.84 $5.49 $10.97
Diesel $6.57 $6.18 $12.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Ridge and Bridgeview. The current time is 17:28:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.