Origin
Palatine, IL
Morning in Palatine on Friday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palatine, IL to Lindenhurst, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 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 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palatine, IL
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Lindenhurst, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This 23.5-mile drive from Palatine, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in about 41 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate along South Lake Street and North State Route 53 before transitioning to North Hicks Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Midwest region, staying within Illinois the entire time. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so expect some variety as you make your way to Lindenhurst. No overnight stays are recommended for this short distance.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 23.5 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 (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The journey involves a 36% highway share, offering a decent amount of faster-paced travel, interspersed with local road segments. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles on South Lake Street, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The 'mixed drive' profile indicates that the road conditions and speed limits will likely change as you progress, moving from potentially busier arterial roads to quieter stretches. This variety in road character means you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lake Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 14 / East Northwest Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 14 / East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (IL 83 / State Highway 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (IL 132 / West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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US 14 / East Northwest Highway
Turn left onto US 14 / East Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 83 / State Highway 83
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83 / State Highway 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 132 / West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto IL 132 / West Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Sand Lake Road
Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Valley Drive
Turn left onto Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| North State Route 53 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Hicks Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 83 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Grand Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 45 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Mundelein Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| IL RT 83 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine, IL and Lindenhurst, IL.
1
Start on East Palatine Road
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Palatine Road
2
Turn left onto US 14
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight
223 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn straight onto North Hicks Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hicks Road
5
Continue on IL 53
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Route 53
6
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 83
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mundelein Road
8
Continue on IL 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
9
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
10
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mundelein Road
11
Continue on US 45
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 45
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto IL 132
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sand Lake Road
15
Turn left onto Valley Drive
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Valley Drive
16
Turn right onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Briar Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Briar Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lindenhurst, IL
Morning in Lindenhurst on Friday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer 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 Palatine, IL to Lindenhurst, IL covers 23.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lake Street, North State Route 53, North Hicks Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Palatine, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 14 / East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (IL 83 / State Highway 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (IL 132 / West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Palatine, IL to Lindenhurst, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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