Origin
Shields, IL
Afternoon in Shields on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shields, IL to Palatine, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
288.7 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shields, IL
Fernando Cortés
Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shields, IL to Palatine, IL covers 288.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2350 North, East Depeche Road, Highway 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.4 miles from Shields, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 288.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2350 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shields, IL to Palatine, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2350 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Depeche Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1450N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1430N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1420N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 250E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
2350 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shields, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on North Papertown Lane
46 ft
·
4 sec
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North Papertown Lane
2
Turn right onto 2350 North
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
2350 North
3
Continue on East Depeche Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Depeche Road
4
Continue on County Highway 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 15
5
Continue on County Road 1450N
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1450N
6
Continue on County Highway 15
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
County Highway 15
7
Continue on County Road 1430N
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road 1430N
8
Continue on County Road 1420N
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1420N
9
Turn left onto County Highway 13
3.2 mi
·
7 min
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County Highway 13
10
Continue on County Road 250E
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 250E
11
Continue on County Highway 13
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway 13
12
Continue on Fairfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairfield Road
13
Continue on Fairfield Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Fairfield Street
14
Turn slight left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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South Main Street
15
Turn right onto Front Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Front Street
16
Continue on Church Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
17
Continue on Xenia Iola Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Xenia Iola Road
18
Turn right
7.6 mi
·
8 min
19
Turn left onto County Road 925 E
16 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 925 E
20
Continue on United States Route 45
15 mi
·
22 min
·
United States Route 45
21
Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Fayette Avenue
22
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
23
Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
24
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
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I 57 North: Chicago
26
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
28
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
29
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
322 ft
·
8 sec
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I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
31
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Rockford
33
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Saint Charles Road West
34
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
17 min
35
Keep slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Kirchoff Road
37
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
38
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Frontage Road
39
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
40
Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
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East Northwest Highway
41
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.4 miles from Shields, IL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.4 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palatine, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shields, 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 Shields, IL
This is one driving day of about 288.7 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shields, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.4 mi from Shields, IL · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.4 miles from Shields, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palatine, IL
The final approach into Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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
$45.13 one way
$90.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.56 | $99.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.56 | $111.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.74 | $127.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.31 | $13.86 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.26 | $11.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.42 | $18.48 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Palatine, IL
Afternoon in Palatine on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
24 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shields, IL to Palatine, IL covers 288.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2350 North, East Depeche Road, Highway 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.4 miles from Shields, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shields, IL to Palatine, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shields, IL to Palatine, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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