Origin
Oak Park, IL
Afternoon in Oak Park on Monday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park, IL to Park Ridge, IL
Drive Time
25m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park, IL
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Park Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park, IL to Park Ridge, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Narragansett Avenue, North Northwest Highway, North Nagle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on North Narragansett Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 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
5.2 miles from Oak Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Narragansett Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Division Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North Ridgeland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 64 / West North Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Division Street
At end of road, turn right onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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North Ridgeland Avenue
Turn left onto North Ridgeland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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IL 64 / West North Avenue
Turn left onto IL 64 / West North Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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North Narragansett Avenue
Turn right onto North Narragansett Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Greenwood Avenue
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Narragansett Avenue | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| North Northwest Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Nagle Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Ridgeland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Ridgeland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West North Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Narragansett Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
1
Start on South Ridgeland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Ridgeland Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Division Street
200 ft
·
15 sec
·
Division Street
3
Turn left onto North Ridgeland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ridgeland Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 64
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
West North Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Narragansett Avenue
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Narragansett Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on North Nagle Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Nagle Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Northwest Highway
8
Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
9
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
10
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
11
Arrive at 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 5.2 miles from Oak Park, IL, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 miles.
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 10.5 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.2 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Ridge, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 10.5 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Park, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Narragansett Avenue for about 3.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.2 mi from Oak Park, IL · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.2 miles from Oak Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Park Ridge, IL
The final approach into Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Park Ridge, IL
Afternoon in Park Ridge on Monday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
7 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
25m 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 Oak Park, IL to Park Ridge, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Narragansett Avenue, North Northwest Highway, North Nagle Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Oak Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 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 straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North Ridgeland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 64 / West North Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oak Park, IL to Park Ridge, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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