How far is Park Ridge, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and East Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and East Saint Louis.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right 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 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
76 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Exchange Avenue
1104 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Avenue
1024 ft · 30 sec · Exchange Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
802 ft · 15 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
585 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and East Saint Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny near East Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to East Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Park Ridge and 147.8 miles from East Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny near East Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 263.73 mi (424.43 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 East Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.36 | $88.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.54 | $97.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
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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