Tinley Park, IL Road Trips
Tinley Park, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 65 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Tinley Park, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
291.5 mi
Quincy, IL
Quickest Drive
46m
Elmhurst, IL
Plan Around Tinley Park, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tinley Park, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tinley Park, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tinley Park, IL
Driving from Tinley Park, IL
The typical drive from Tinley Park, IL covers about 65 miles and takes around 1h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 65 miles (1h 30m), while the shortest is just 65 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Tinley Park, IL are Waukegan, IL (65.2 mi, 1h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.32 per gallon. For the typical 65-mile trip from Tinley Park, IL, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Tinley Park, IL and 5 routes heading into Tinley Park, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 65 to 65 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tinley Park, IL covers 65 miles and takes approximately 1h 30m. Shorter options start at just 65 miles.
The average route from Tinley Park, IL runs about 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.32/gallon for regular), the average 65-mile trip from Tinley Park, IL costs roughly $11 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 Waukegan, 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.
Tinley Park, IL at a Glance
Founded
1892
Elevation
699 ft
Area
16 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Tinley Park, IL
A sampling of people born in Tinley Park, IL.
Tony Bettenhausen
1916–1961
American racecar driver
Gary Bettenhausen
1941–2014
American racing driver (1941–2014)
Emil Andres
1911–1999
American open-wheel racing driver
Miles Boykin
1996
American football wide receiver
City data from Wikidata (Q1761214), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. 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)
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