How far is Park Ridge, IL from Oak Park, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Oak Park, IL is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Oak 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
3036 ft · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Northwest Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto North Nagle Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Nagle Avenue
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Continue on North Narragansett Avenue
3.7 mi · 10 min · North Narragansett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West North Avenue
137 m · 18 sec · West North Avenue
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Turn right onto North Ridgeland Avenue
2574 ft · 1 min · North Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
80 m · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto North Ridgeland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Ridgeland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Oak 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.
North Narragansett Avenue
Continue on North Narragansett Avenue
3.72 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 Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Harwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Park Ridge and 5.2 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Harwood Heights
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 Harwood Heights.
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 Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.77 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 Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 51,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8850300, -87.7845000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-87.7845, 41.88503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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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