Origin
Bloomingdale, IL
Afternoon in Bloomingdale on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomingdale, IL to Palatine, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomingdale, IL
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Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
Bloomingdale, IL to Palatine, IL is 14 miles and takes about 20 minutes via I 290 and IL 53, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick errand or connecting between nearby towns. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a same-day excursion, offering convenience for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| East Lake Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| IL 53 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Hicks Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 355 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Northwest Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kirchoff Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on US 20
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 355 North
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 355
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 355
4
Merge onto I 290
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Kirchoff Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kirchoff Road
8
Turn right onto West Frontage Road
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Frontage Road
9
Continue on Hicks Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hicks Road
10
Turn left onto US 14
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Northwest Highway
11
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Palatine Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Palatine Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 North
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Palatine Road
Turn left onto East Palatine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Palatine on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 63% of the 14 miles on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 5.6 miles on I 290. After leaving the interstate, expect to transition to surface roads like East Lake Street and IL 53. The highway portion likely involves merging traffic and a steady flow of vehicles common to suburban expressways.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and East Lake Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomingdale, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Arriving in Palatine, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Palatine, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palatine, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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