How far is Thornton, IL from Orland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Thornton, IL to Orland Park, IL is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Orland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Orland Park.
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Start on Margaret Street
1512 ft · 46 sec · Margaret Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Armory Drive
700 ft · 31 sec · Armory Drive
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Turn right onto Vincennes Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Vincennes Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 159th Street
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · West 147th Street
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Turn right onto South Ridgeland Avenue
2651 ft · 55 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 143rd Street
4 mi · 8 min · West 143rd Street
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Turn left onto South La Grange Road
44 m · 12 sec · South La Grange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Orland Park.
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 147th Street
Turn left onto West 147th Street
5.35 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thornton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Orland Park?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Thornton and 12.2 miles from Orland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thornton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Midlothian
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 Midlothian.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Orland Park. Straight-line distance: 13.41 mi (21.58 km).
#1 Thornton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.5680900, -87.6081000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orland Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 57,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.6303100, -87.8539400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 45 (-87.853929, 41.63031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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