How far is Park Ridge, IL from Westmont, IL?
The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Westmont, IL is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Westmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Westmont.
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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
8.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South, I 88
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South: Oak Brook, Hinsdale
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
3012 ft · 52 sec · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Brook Road, 31st Street
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 31st Street
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Turn left onto Midwest Road
2767 ft · 1 min · Midwest Road
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Continue on Cass Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · West Burlington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Burlington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Westmont.
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
8.93 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Westmont?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Park Ridge and 10.1 miles from Westmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Park Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westmont.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Westmont. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.42 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 Westmont
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.7958600, -87.9756200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westmont (-87.97562, 41.79586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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