Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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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Worth, IL
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The drive from Palatine, IL to Worth, IL covers 36.1 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, I 290, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18 miles from Palatine, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
The drive from Palatine, IL to Worth, IL covers 36.1 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 around 2.7 miles in near IL 53.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Palatine, IL to Worth, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
Indiana
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 13.1 mi | 17m |
| I 290 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| IL 53 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Harlem Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hicks Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine, IL and Worth, IL.
Start on East Palatine Road
Turn right onto US 14
Turn right onto Hicks Road
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
Take the exit
Continue on I 294
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
Merge onto I 294
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
Continue on I 294
Continue on I 294
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 12; US 20
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto IL 43
Turn left onto West 111th Street
Turn right
Turn right onto IL 43
Arrive at destination
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.
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 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worth, IL than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Palatine, IL.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palatine, IL
This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Palatine, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Palatine, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Worth, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Palatine on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Worth on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
52°F
Elmhurst, IL
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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