Origin
La Grange Park, IL
Afternoon in La Grange Park on Saturday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grange 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
37m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grange Park, IL
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Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from La Grange Park, IL, to Palatine, IL? This 24.9-mile drive should take around 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily on major roadways, including I-290 and IL 53, with a portion on South 25th Avenue. Given the short distance and efficient route, there's no need to split this drive into multiple days. Expect the fuel cost to be around $4, reflecting the compact nature of this Midwest journey. This route is designed for straightforward travel between two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 15.4 mi | 20m |
| IL 53 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South 25th Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hicks Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Kemman Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 15.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange Park, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Kemman Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kemman Avenue
3
Continue on South 25th Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 25th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Congress Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Congress Street
5
Continue on Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harrison Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 290 West
7
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kemman Avenue
Turn left onto Kemman Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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.
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East Palatine Road
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Afternoon in Palatine on Saturday
Local time
3:37 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
37m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads. You'll experience a 15.4-mile stretch on I-290 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. While the bulk of the trip involves interstate travel, you'll also encounter sections on IL 53 and South 25th Avenue, which may offer a slight change in the driving environment. The character of the road is geared towards efficient transit, minimizing time spent on slower, local streets.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and IL 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kemman Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles (IL 53): 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.
On the drive from La Grange Park, IL to Palatine, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
4.8 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 290
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 37m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles (IL 53): 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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