Tinley Park, IL Road Trips
Tinley Park, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 103 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tinley Park, IL spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
291.4 mi
Quincy, IL
Quickest Drive
30m
Calumet City, IL
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Driving from Tinley Park, IL
The typical drive from Tinley Park, IL covers about 103 miles and takes around 2h 4m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 29m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Tinley Park, IL are Quincy, IL (291.4 mi, 5h 29m), Peoria, IL (145.9 mi, 2h 45m), Aurora, IL (42.6 mi, 1h 1m), Cicero, IL (21.2 mi, 37m), and Calumet City, IL (15.4 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 103-mile trip from Tinley Park, IL, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Tinley Park, IL and 0 routes heading into Tinley Park, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 291 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tinley Park, IL covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 29m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Tinley Park, IL runs about 103 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 103-mile trip from Tinley Park, IL costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tinley Park, IL include Quincy, IL, Peoria, IL, Aurora, IL and Cicero, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tinley Park, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
55,007
Median Income
$103,819
Median Home Value
$289,000
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Tinley Park, IL
Tinley Park is an Illinois city in Chicagoland.
Tinley Park is home to the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, formerly known as the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Tweeter Center, and the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre before that.
Ed & Joes Restaurant & Pizzeria, 17332 S. Oak Park Ave, ☏ +1 708-532-3051 Ashford House , 7959 West 159th St., ☏ +1 708-633-7600
Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. Full-service restaurant and brewery. $7/pint, $4/taster. (updated May 2024)
Tinley Park is about an hour away from O'Hare international airport and about a half an hour from Midway airport. It is also easily accessible from I-80 at the Harlem avenue or LaGrange road exits. Metra. There are two metra (commuter line) stations in Tinley park on the Rock Island line which ends in Joliet and Chicago. (updated May 2024)
Travel tips adapted from Tinley Park on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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