How far is Park Ridge, IL from West Elsdon, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to West Elsdon, IL is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and West Elsdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and West Elsdon.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
8.9 mi · 18 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West 55th Street
101 m · 9 sec · West 55th Street
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Turn right onto South Komensky Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · South Komensky Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Komensky Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and West Elsdon.
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 Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
8.94 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Park Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near West Elsdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to West Elsdon?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Park Ridge and 9.8 miles from West Elsdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near West Elsdon.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and West Elsdon. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 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 West Elsdon
West Elsdon is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7939200, -87.7245000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elsdon (-87.7245, 41.79392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.56 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
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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