How far is Vernon Hills, IL from Palatine, IL?
The driving distance from Vernon Hills, IL to Palatine, IL is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon Hills and Palatine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon Hills and Palatine.
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Start on Oakwood Road
11 m · 4 sec · Oakwood Road
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Turn right onto Westmoreland Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Westmoreland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto IL RT 83
1.2 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Turn slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North State Route 53
3 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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Continue on North Hicks Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Hicks Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
3006 ft · 1 min · East Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto East Palatine Road
22 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon Hills and Palatine.
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.
North State Route 53
Turn right onto North State Route 53
3.03 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Vernon Hills and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon Hills to Palatine?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Long Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Vernon Hills and 5 miles from Palatine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Vernon Hills and Mostly Sunny near Palatine.
Stop Ideas Near Long Grove
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 Long Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon Hills and Palatine. Straight-line distance: 8.05 mi (12.95 km).
#1 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatine (-88.03424, 42.1103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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