Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Afternoon in Evergreen Park on Saturday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen Park, IL to Palatine, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen Park, IL
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Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
Evergreen Park, IL to Palatine, IL is 39.5 miles and takes about 58m via Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a relatively short trip, suitable for a single day, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the greater Chicago area. You won't be covering vast distances, making it a practical option for a quick transit or a local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| I 290 | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| West 95th Street | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| IL 53 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Hicks Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 13.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 95th Street
2
Continue on US 12; US 20
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 50
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Highway
6
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 294
321 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
14
Merge onto I 290
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Kirchoff Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
18
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Frontage Road
19
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
20
Turn left onto US 14
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
21
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
East Palatine Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West 93rd Street
Turn left onto West 93rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
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 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Tri-state Tollway
(13.7 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Palatine on Saturday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this drive utilizes highways, with the longest continuous highway stretch measuring 13.7 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets at some point, so be prepared for more varied traffic patterns. The presence of the Tri-State Tollway indicates you'll encounter typical toll road conditions, potentially including higher speeds and more direct routing, before shifting to local roads.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (West 93rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Evergreen Park, IL and Palatine, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Milwaukee
19.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 294
Chicago
19.4 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 294
Saint Charles Road West
21.1 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Arriving in Palatine, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palatine, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (West 93rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palatine, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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