How far is Wasco, IL from Park Ridge, IL?

The driving distance from Wasco, IL to Park Ridge, IL is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.25 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.4 mi
47.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.25 mi
Kilometers
66.39 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 5:59 PM CST
Return by in Wasco
Fri, Nov 6, 6:52 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wasco
2026-11-06T17:06
Arrive Park Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 5:59 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wasco
9:30 PM CST
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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Wasco
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Park Ridge
21.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wasco and Park Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wasco and Park Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1859 ft · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    1513 ft · 31 sec · Burlington Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bolcum Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Bolcum Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bolcum Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Randall Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Randall Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.6 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Touhy Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wasco and Park Ridge.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.6 mi · 50%
Randall Road
8.61 mi · 21%
Bolcum Road
3.24 mi · 8%
East Touhy Avenue
2.86 mi · 7%
West Touhy Avenue
2.29 mi · 6%
South Elmhurst Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

20.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
00h 26m from Wasco
Leave By
4:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wasco and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wasco to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Wasco and 21.4 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wasco and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

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Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
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La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wasco and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).

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#1 Wasco

Wasco is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9380800, -88.4045200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 64 (-88.404509, 41.93803)
End: (-87.84062, 42.011153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.45
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $6.73 $13.45
Mid-grade $5.24 $7.65 $15.30
Premium $5.79 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $6.59 $9.62 $19.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Wasco and Park Ridge. The current time is 17:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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