Origin
Bensenville, IL
Evening in Bensenville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, IL to Palatine, IL
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
Pho Tomass
Palatine, IL
Claudia Solano
Trip Overview
The drive from Bensenville, IL to Palatine, IL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, South York Road, South Elmhurst Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.7 miles from Bensenville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South York Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 13.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South York Road
Turn left onto South York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward IL 53 North, IL 53 South, I 290 East: West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 68 B-A
Toward IL 53 North, IL 53 South, I 290 East: We...
9
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs, Rolling Meadows
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs, Rolling...
6
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Kirchoff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Kirchoff Road
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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East Palatine Road
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Bensenville, IL and Palatine, IL, road signs point toward Northwest Suburbs and Rolling Meadows.
Northwest Suburbs
9.3 mi in
|
~14m
Rolling Meadows
9.4 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South York Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hicks Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| IL 53 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kirchoff Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn left onto South York Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 90
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68 B-A
Toward IL 53 North, IL 53 South, I 290 East: West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs, Rolling Meadows
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto IL 53
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 53
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Kirchoff Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
12
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Frontage Road
13
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto US 14
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
15
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
East Palatine Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.7 miles from Bensenville, IL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13.5 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palatine, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bensenville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensenville, IL
This is one driving day of about 13.5 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bensenville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 4.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Bensenville, IL · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Bensenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palatine, IL
The final approach into Palatine, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Palatine, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Palatine, IL
Evening in Palatine on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensenville, IL to Palatine, IL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, South York Road, South Elmhurst Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Bensenville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 13.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bensenville, IL and Palatine, IL, road signs point toward Northwest Suburbs and Rolling Meadows.
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