How far is Sauk Village, IL from Park Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from Sauk Village, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.96 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.02 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Sauk Village
Thu, Oct 15, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sauk Village
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sauk Village
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Sauk Village
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Park Ridge
28.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk Village and Park Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sauk Village and Park Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on East Sauk Trail

    2485 ft · 1 min · East Sauk Trail

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    88 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Calumet Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sauk Village and Park Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.7 mi · 21%
Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 16%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 15%
Calumet Expressway
7.18 mi · 14%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 7%
West Touhy Avenue
2.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Expressway

Continue on Kennedy Expressway

8.16 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 28m from Sauk Village
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sauk Village 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 Sauk Village to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Sauk Village and 28.3 miles from Park Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sauk Village and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Chicago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Chicago.

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sauk Village and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.39 km).

Sauk Village

#1 Sauk Village

Village in United States of America

Population10,120
Coordinates41.4883700, -87.5675400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sauk Trail (-87.567539, 41.488368)
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.79
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.40 $16.79
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $5.84 $10.51 $21.01
Diesel $6.57 $11.83 $23.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sauk Village and Park Ridge. The current time is 19:29:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.