How far is Tinley Park, IL from Palatine, IL?

The driving distance from Tinley Park, IL to Palatine, IL is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
44.65 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.26 mi
63.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.65 mi
Kilometers
71.86 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palatine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Tinley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tinley Park
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive Palatine
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tinley Park
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
Oak Brook
IL

Village in DuPage County in Illinois

From Tinley Park
22.3 mi
00h 33m
To Palatine
22.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tinley Park and Palatine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tinley Park and Palatine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue

    2550 ft · 1 min · Oak Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 171st Street

    2437 ft · 1 min · 171st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Harlem Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    960 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    1958 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

    1873 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

    853 ft · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    122 m · 9 sec · West Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hicks Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Northwest Highway

    1662 ft · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Palatine Road

    22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinley Park and Palatine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Charles Road West
16 mi · 36%
Tri-State Tollway
13.7 mi · 31%
Harlem Avenue
9.67 mi · 22%
Hicks Road
1.53 mi · 3%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 2%
Kirchoff Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Charles Road West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Brook
00h 33m from Tinley Park
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tinley Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tinley Park to Palatine?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Tinley Park and 22.3 miles from Palatine.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tinley Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatine.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Brook, 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 Oak Brook.

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tinley Park and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 39.26 mi (63.19 km).

Tinley Park

#1 Tinley Park

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population55,221
Coordinates41.5733700, -87.7844900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Palatine

#2 Palatine

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population66,830
Coordinates42.1103000, -88.0342400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Tinley Park (-87.78449, 41.57337)
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.92 $11.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.65 $7.31 $14.61
Diesel $5.30 $8.33 $16.65

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tinley Park and Palatine. The current time is 22:39:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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