How far is Park Ridge, IL from Sauk Village, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Sauk Village, IL is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
45.25 mi
01h 04m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.82 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sauk Village
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 10:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-10-15T20:18
Arrive Sauk Village
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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 Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Park Ridge
22.6 mi
00h 32m
To Sauk Village
22.6 mi
00h 32m

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
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Sauk Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Sauk Village.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1370 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Calumet Expressway

    2410 ft · 49 sec · Calumet Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Calumet Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Sauk Trail

    2794 ft · 1 min · East Sauk Trail

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sauk Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Sauk Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 24%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 20%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 18%
Calumet Expressway
7.14 mi · 16%
West Touhy Avenue
2.69 mi · 6%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bishop Ford Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 32m from Park Ridge
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sauk Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Sauk Village?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Park Ridge and 22.6 miles from Sauk Village.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sauk Village.

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Sauk Village. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.39 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Sauk Village

#2 Sauk Village

Village in United States of America

Population10,120
Coordinates41.4883700, -87.5675400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: Sauk Village (-87.56754, 41.48837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.93
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.46 $14.93
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.47 $16.93
Premium $5.84 $9.34 $18.68
Diesel $6.57 $10.51 $21.03

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 Sauk Village. The current time is 20:18:34.

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.