How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Park Ridge.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
632 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue straight
133 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road
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Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 58: Golf Road
2218 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North East River Road
536 ft · 22 sec · North East River Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left
7 m · 2 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 Round Lake Beach and Park Ridge.
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
9.08 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Round Lake Beach and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake Beach to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Round Lake Beach and 19.2 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Round Lake Beach and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
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 Mettawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).
#1 Round Lake Beach
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 26,919 |
| Coordinates | 42.3716900, -88.0900800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Ridge
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 36,514 |
| Coordinates | 42.0111400, -87.8406200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
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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