How far is St. Charles, IL from Park Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from St. Charles, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Charles and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Charles and Park Ridge.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on Stearns Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stearns Road
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Turn left onto Munger Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munger Road
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Continue on Naperville Road
1002 ft · 23 sec · Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
2952 ft · 58 sec · West Bartlett Road
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Turn left onto South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right
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 St. Charles 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Charles 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 St. Charles to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from St. Charles and 19.1 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Charles and Rain Showers near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Charles and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 24.96 mi (40.17 km).
#1 St. Charles
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
| Population | 32,974 |
| Coordinates | 41.9141900, -88.3086900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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 12m |
| 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 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
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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