How far is Round Lake, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake and Park Ridge.
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Start on North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 8 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue
696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left onto West State Route 60
7.7 mi · 13 min · West State Route 60
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
1771 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on South Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 11 min · South Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Greenwood Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 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 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.
West State Route 60
Turn left onto West State Route 60
7.72 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Round Lake and Partly Sunny 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 to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lincolnshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Round Lake and 20.2 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Round Lake and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 26.96 mi (43.38 km).
#1 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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