Origin
Little Rock, IL
Night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Little Rock Road, Granart Road, Dugan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.22 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
26.3 miles from Little Rock, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Little Rock 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Granart Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dugan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kirchoff Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hicks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Little Rock Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on Galena Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Galena Road
2
Turn left onto Little Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Little Rock Road
3
Continue on Granart Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Granart Road
4
Continue on Granart Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Granart Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dugan Road
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dugan Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Dugan Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dugan Road
7
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
8
Continue straight
23 mi
·
28 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
10
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
12
Keep slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
14
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
15
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Frontage Road
16
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
17
Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
18
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
19
Arrive at your destination
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 26.3 miles from Little Rock, IL, or about 36m into the drive.
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 52.6 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.3 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
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 Little Rock, 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.
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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 Little Rock, IL
This is one driving day of about 52.6 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Little Rock, IL · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Little Rock, 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
$8.22 one way
$16.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Palatine on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Little Rock Road, Granart Road, Dugan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Little Rock, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.22 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 Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Rock, IL to Palatine, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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