Origin
La Grange, IL
Late night in La Grange on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grange, 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
41m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grange, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Palatine, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from La Grange, IL to Palatine, IL covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290, Tri-State Tollway, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from La Grange, IL to Palatine, IL covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near West 47th Street.
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 16 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 47th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 47th Street
Turn left onto West 47th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m 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...
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between La Grange, IL and Palatine, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Milwaukee
6.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 294
Chicago
6.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 294
Saint Charles Road West
8.2 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 4 mi | 5m |
| IL 53 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hicks Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Brainard Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 47th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 13.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20; US 45
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
South La Grange Road
2
Turn left onto West 47th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 47th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South Brainard Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Brainard Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 34
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6
Merge onto I 294
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
12
Merge onto I 290
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Kirchoff Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
16
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Frontage Road
17
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
18
Turn left onto US 14
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
19
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
East Palatine Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Tri-state Tollway
(4 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Palatine on Saturday
Local time
2:37 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
19 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
41m 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 La Grange, IL to Palatine, IL covers 26.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Tri-State Tollway, IL 53. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from La Grange, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 47th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between La Grange, IL and Palatine, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Palatine, IL
More from La Grange, IL
More trips to Palatine, IL
Explore more options from La Grange, IL or browse trips ending in Palatine, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.