How far is Park Ridge, IL from La Grange Park, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to La Grange Park, IL is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
15.05 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.23 mi
19.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.05 mi
Kilometers
24.22 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-10-15T18:31
Arrive La Grange Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Franklin Park
IL

Village in Illinois

From Park Ridge
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To La Grange Park
7.5 mi
00h 14m

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 SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and La Grange Park.

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 West: Irving Park Road

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Irving Park Road

    545 ft · 11 sec · Irving Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mannheim Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Mannheim Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    6.1 mi · 11 min · 25th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Kemman Avenue

    2574 ft · 1 min · Kemman Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
6.07 mi · 40%
Tri-State Tollway
2.56 mi · 17%
Mannheim Road
1.92 mi · 13%
West Touhy Avenue
1.49 mi · 10%
West Grand Avenue
1.01 mi · 7%
IL 19
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

25th Avenue

Turn right onto 25th Avenue

6.07 mi · 00h 11m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin Park
00h 14m from Park Ridge
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Grange Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to La Grange Park?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Park Ridge and 7.5 miles from La Grange Park.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 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 $2.47 one way or $4.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

16 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

20 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and La Grange Park. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
La Grange Park

#2 La Grange Park

Village in United States of America

Population12,863
Coordinates41.8347500, -87.8617300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: La Grange Park (-87.86173, 41.83475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.47
Round trip
$4.94
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.47 $4.94
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.80 $5.61
Premium $5.84 $3.09 $6.19
Diesel $6.57 $3.48 $6.97

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 La Grange Park. The current time is 18:31:31.

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.