How far is Tinley Park, IL from Walnut, IL?
The driving distance from Tinley Park, IL to Walnut, IL is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tinley Park and Walnut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinley Park and Walnut.
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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
91.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
1795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2010 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
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Continue on 2050 East Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1281 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Green River Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · West Green River Road
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Continue on 2850 North Avenue
1659 ft · 33 sec · 2850 North Avenue
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Turn straight onto East North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1185 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
43 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Tinley Park and Walnut.
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
91.7 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tinley Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tinley Park to Walnut?
The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 56 miles from Tinley Park and 56.2 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.77 one way or $37.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tinley Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Walnut.
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 Walnut. Straight-line distance: 93.52 mi (150.51 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 Walnut
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 41.5567000, -89.5934300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut (-89.59343, 41.5567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.74 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $21.24 | $42.47 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $23.44 | $46.87 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
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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