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Trip from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

35.8 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Goodings Grove, IL, IL

Goodings Grove, IL

Sam McCool

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Palatine, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL covers 35.8 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Bell Road, Archer Avenue, IL 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 35.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bell Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Bell Road
Archer Avenue
IL 83
Kingery Highway
I 290
I 290 West
Kirchoff Road
West Frontage Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Bell Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove, IL and Palatine, IL.

1

Start on West 143rd Street

49 ft · 5 sec · West 143rd Street
2

Turn right onto South Bell Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · South Bell Road
3

Turn right onto Archer Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Archer Avenue
4

Continue on IL 83

1.0 mi · 1 min · IL 83
5

Continue on Kingery Highway

14 mi · 21 min · Kingery Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

0.3 mi · 48 sec · I 290: Rockford, Chicago
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

0.2 mi · 35 sec · I 290: Rockford, Chicago
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 290 West: Rockford
10

Merge slight left

9.8 mi · 12 min
11

Keep slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Kirchoff Road
13

Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Kirchoff Road
14

Turn right onto West Frontage Road

400 ft · 9 sec · West Frontage Road
15

Continue on Hicks Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Hicks Road
16

Turn left onto East Northwest Highway

0.3 mi · 55 sec · East Northwest Highway
17

Turn left onto East Palatine Road

72 ft · 1 sec · East Palatine Road
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.9 mi from Goodings Grove, IL · 27m into the drive

city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

18 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

Rolling Meadows, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Goodings Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Palatine, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Palatine, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.60 one way

$11.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.15 $12.29
premium $4.89 $6.89 $13.78
diesel $5.61 $7.90 $15.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.76 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.13 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Goodings Grove, IL

Morning in Goodings Grove on Friday

Local time

10:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palatine, IL

Morning in Palatine on Friday

Local time

10:36 AM

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

2 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

54m 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 Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL covers 35.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Bell Road, Archer Avenue, IL 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Goodings Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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.

The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Goodings Grove, IL to Palatine, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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