How far is Park Ridge, IL from Tinley Park, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Tinley Park, IL is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
39.76 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.39 mi
48.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.98 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinley Park
Thu, Oct 15, 1:27 PM CDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Tinley Park
Thu, Oct 15, 1:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Park Ridge
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Tinley Park
19.9 mi
00h 28m

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
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Tinley Park.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 167th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oak Forest Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Oak Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 66th Court

    28 m · 3 sec · 66th Court

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Street

    1152 ft · 37 sec · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue

    749 ft · 25 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
28.3 mi · 71%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 12%
West Touhy Avenue
1.49 mi · 4%
Oak Forest Avenue
1.45 mi · 4%
167th Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 28m from Park Ridge
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tinley Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Tinley Park?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Park Ridge and 19.9 miles from Tinley Park.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Tinley Park. Straight-line distance: 30.39 mi (48.9 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Tinley Park

#2 Tinley Park

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population55,221
Coordinates41.5733700, -87.7844900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: Tinley Park (-87.78449, 41.57337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $6.53
Round trip
$13.06
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.53 $13.06
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $5.84 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $6.57 $9.20 $18.40

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 Tinley Park. The current time is 12:30:06.

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.