Origin
Westmont, IL
Late night in Westmont on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westmont, IL to Palatine, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westmont, IL
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Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westmont, IL to Palatine, IL covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 290, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Westmont, IL to Palatine, IL covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.6 miles in near Oak Brook Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Oak Brook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Oak Brook Road
Turn left onto Oak Brook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Kirchoff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Kirchoff Road
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
East Palatine Road
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 9 mi | 11m |
| I 290 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| IL 53 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Cass Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hicks Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Oak Brook Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on West Burlington Avenue
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Burlington Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Cass Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cass Avenue
3
Continue on Midwest Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Midwest Road
4
Turn left onto Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
6
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 56 West
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 355
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 290
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Kirchoff Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
15
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Frontage Road
16
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
17
Turn left onto US 14
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
18
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East Palatine Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(9 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Palatine, IL
Late night in Palatine on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
46% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:57AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
11 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
39m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Westmont, IL to Palatine, IL covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 290, IL 53. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Westmont, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Oak Brook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westmont, IL to Palatine, 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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