How far is Park Ridge, IL from Highland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Highland Park, IL is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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 Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Highland Park.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Lockwood Avenue
1420 ft · 59 sec · Lockwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
45 m · 11 sec · West Dempster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue East
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Deerfield Road
617 ft · 14 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 26 sec · Green Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Highland Park.
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.
Edens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
7.16 mi · 00h 10m
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 Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Park Ridge and 8.7 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Rain Showers near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Glenview
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 Glenview.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 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 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-87.80034, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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