How far is Park Ridge, IL from Palos Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Palos Heights, IL is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Palos Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Palos Heights.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
710 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
922 ft · 24 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right
2017 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West 123rd Street
25 m · 11 sec · West 123rd Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Palos Heights.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Palos Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Palos Heights?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Park Ridge and 15.2 miles from Palos Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palos Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Palos Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 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 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.6680900, -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palos Heights (-87.79644, 41.66809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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