How far is Park Ridge, IL from Round Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Round Lake, IL is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Round Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Round Lake.
-
1
Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
-
2
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · North Greenwood Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto West Golf Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Golf Road
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
2307 ft · 56 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville
39 m · 5 sec
-
8
Turn right onto Rockland Road
1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road
-
9
Continue on East Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue
-
10
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
-
11
Turn left onto Peterson Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
-
12
Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
-
13
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
-
14
Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road
-
15
Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road
-
16
Turn straight
670 ft · 13 sec
-
17
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
-
18
Turn left onto Nippersink Avenue
129 m · 15 sec · Nippersink Avenue
-
19
Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 7 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Round Lake.
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
16.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Park Ridge and Partly Sunny near Round Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Round Lake?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Park Ridge and 16.7 miles from Round Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Park Ridge and Partly Sunny near Round Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
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 Mettawa.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 26.96 mi (43.38 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 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake (-88.09341, 42.35336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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 · Jul 28, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.