How far is Park Ridge, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.14 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.74 mi
44.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake in the Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Lake in the Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Ridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Park Ridge
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Lake in the Hills
17.6 mi
00h 22m

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
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Lake in the Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Lake in the Hills.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dee Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport

    78 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Randall Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Randall Road

    2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Acorn Lane

    1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Lake in the Hills.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 70%
Randall Road
6.8 mi · 19%
South Dee Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Devon Avenue
0.9 mi · 3%
West Touhy Avenue
0.75 mi · 2%
North Randall Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

24.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 22m from Park Ridge
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Lake in the Hills?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Park Ridge and 17.6 miles from Lake in the Hills.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.64 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Lake in the Hills

#2 Lake in the Hills

Village in Illinois

Population28,345
Coordinates42.1816900, -88.3303600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $5.84 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.57 $8.15 $16.30

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 Lake in the Hills. The current time is 21:09:55.

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.