How far is Tinley Park, IL from Putnam, IL?
The driving distance from Tinley Park, IL to Putnam, IL is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tinley Park and Putnam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinley Park and Putnam.
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Start on the route
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue
538 ft · 21 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
1 km · 2 min · Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
2853 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
87 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinley Park and Putnam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
87 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Tinley Park and Sunny near Putnam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tinley Park to Putnam?
The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Marseilles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Tinley Park and 52.7 miles from Putnam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tinley Park and Sunny near Putnam.
Stop Ideas Near Marseilles
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 Marseilles.
Dwight station
Plano
Mendota station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tinley Park and Putnam. Straight-line distance: 87.77 mi (141.26 km).
#1 Tinley Park
Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 55,221 |
| Coordinates | 41.5733700, -87.7844900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Putnam
Putnam is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1850400, -89.3964800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam (-89.39648, 41.18504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $4.50 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
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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