How far is Park Ridge, IL from Buffalo Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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.
Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Buffalo Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Buffalo Grove.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
1779 ft · 56 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Busse Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Busse Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miner Street
647 ft · 18 sec · Miner Street
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
2912 ft · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Rand Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rand Road
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Continue on East Rand Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Weiland Road
699 ft · 17 sec · Weiland Road
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
48 m · 8 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto Aptakisic Road
18 m · 3 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aptakisic Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Buffalo Grove.
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.
North Elmhurst Road
Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
2.96 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Rain Showers near Buffalo Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Buffalo Grove?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Mount Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Park Ridge and 6.5 miles from Buffalo Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Rain Showers near Buffalo Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Prospect
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 Mount Prospect.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Buffalo Grove. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).
#1 Park Ridge
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 36,514 |
| Coordinates | 42.0111400, -87.8406200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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