Origin
Park Ridge, IL
Afternoon in Park Ridge on Friday
Local time
2:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, IL
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Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Trip Overview
The drive from Park Ridge, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 34.8 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, North Greenwood Avenue, Antioch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Greenwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Greenwood Avenue
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16
Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 176: Libertyville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 176: Libertyville
5
30 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
IL 120 / East Belvidere Road
Turn left onto IL 120 / East Belvidere Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 16.4 mi | 19m |
| North Greenwood Avenue | 3 mi | 6m |
| Antioch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Belvidere Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Peterson Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Golf Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 16.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Greenwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 58
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Golf Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 294
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 16
Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
Toward IL 176: Libertyville
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 176
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockland Road
9
Continue on IL 176
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Park Avenue
10
Turn right onto IL 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
11
Turn left onto IL 137
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 137
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
13
Continue on IL 137
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
14
Continue on IL 83
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
15
Turn left onto IL 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
17
Turn straight onto IL 134
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on IL 134
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
19
Turn right onto CR V63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
20
Turn left
142 ft
·
10 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Park Ridge, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Park Ridge, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Round Lake Beach, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.99
Tri-state Tollway
(16.4 mi)
$0.99
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Round Lake Beach, IL
Afternoon in Round Lake Beach on Friday
Local time
2:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
22 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
51m 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 Park Ridge, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 34.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, North Greenwood Avenue, Antioch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Park Ridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Park Ridge, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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