Origin
Palatine, IL
Afternoon in Palatine on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palatine, IL to Yorkville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
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.
Palatine, IL
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Yorkville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Palatine, IL to Yorkville, IL covers 53.2 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 East Northwest Highway, Hicks Road, Euclid Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Northwest Highway | — | — |
| Hicks Road | — | — |
| Euclid Avenue | — | — |
| IL 53 South | — | — |
| I 290 East | — | — |
| I 355 South | — | — |
| I 88 | — | — |
| I 88 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Northwest Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine, IL and Yorkville, IL.
1
Start on East Palatine Road
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Palatine Road
2
Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
3
Turn right onto Hicks Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hicks Road
4
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
IL 53 South
6
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
9
Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 West: Aurora
13
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
14
Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
16
Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
17
Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Illinois Route 47
18
Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Route 30
19
Continue on North Bridge Street
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Bridge Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Palatine, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Yorkville, IL
Afternoon in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
18 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
53.2 mi in 1h 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Northwest Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palatine, IL to Yorkville, 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 Palatine, IL to Yorkville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palatine, IL to Yorkville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yorkville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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