How far is Paw Paw, IL from Tinley Park, IL?
The driving distance from Paw Paw, IL to Tinley Park, IL is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paw Paw and Tinley Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paw Paw and Tinley Park.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Chicago Road
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Take the ramp left
1410 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 North: Harlem Avenue
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Hickory Street
1 km · 2 min · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
749 ft · 25 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paw Paw and Tinley Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Paw Paw and Sunny near Tinley Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paw Paw to Tinley Park?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Paw Paw and 50 miles from Tinley Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paw Paw and Sunny near Tinley Park.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca
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 Seneca.
Dwight station
Plano
Pontiac station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paw Paw and Tinley Park. Straight-line distance: 62.32 mi (100.29 km).
#1 Paw Paw
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 832 |
| Coordinates | 41.6889200, -88.9812000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tinley Park
Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 55,221 |
| Coordinates | 41.5733700, -87.7844900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tinley Park (-87.78449, 41.57337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.50 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $19.98 | $39.97 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $22.95 | $45.91 |
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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