Origin
Bridgeview, IL
Morning in Bridgeview on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeview, IL to Park Ridge, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeview, IL
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Park Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
Spanning 26.4 miles, this direct route between Bridgeview and Park Ridge is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 39 minutes to complete. Because the journey is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Midwest, the drive relies on a combination of local arteries like 79th Street and La Grange Road alongside the Tri-State Tollway. Whether you are heading out for work or personal errands, this path offers a practical connection between these two Illinois locations without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 16.6 mi | 20m |
| 79th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| La Grange Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Touhy Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Oketo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Archer Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 78th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 16.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeview, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
1
Start on 78th Street
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
78th Street
2
Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Oketo Avenue
3
Turn right onto 79th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
79th Street
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Toward IL 171 South
5
Turn straight onto IL 171
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Archer Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, La Grange Road North
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road
8
Merge onto US 12; US 20; US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
La Grange Road
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 South
11
Merge onto I 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 277A
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
14
Merge onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 42 A-B
Toward Touhy Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42 A-B
Toward Touhy Avenue
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 42A
Toward Touhy Avenue East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
20
Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
21
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 277A
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Touhy Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42 A-B
Toward Touhy Avenue
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Touhy Avenue East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42A
Toward Touhy Avenue East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.99
Tri-state Tollway
(16.6 mi)
$0.99
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: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Park Ridge, IL
Morning in Park Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
14 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional highway travel with surface street navigation. While only 4% of your journey consists of highway driving, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.6 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. Outside of that primary artery, the route demands more focus as you transition onto local roads. The character of the drive shifts from the faster pace of the tollway to the more frequent turns and traffic flow associated with standard street driving. It is a functional commute that requires you to stay alert as you navigate the varying road types throughout the 26.4-mile distance.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 26.4 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
698 ft
601 ft
Total Climb
115 ft
Total Descent
93 ft
Highest Point
698 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgeview, IL and Park Ridge, IL, road signs point toward La Grange Road North and Touhy Avenue East.
La Grange Road North
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Touhy Avenue East
24.8 mi in
|
~36m
About the Cities
Arriving in Park Ridge, IL
Full guide →Park Ridge is a city in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, just outside of Chicago. It has a lively uptown area that has plenty of local businesses and restaurants. You can watch a film at the historic Pickwick Theatre or have a pool day at Centennial Park. Park Ridge is a great and accessible small town to escape to for a day trip, with lots of fun and exciting activities to fill your schedule.
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 39m. Total distance: 26.4 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.99 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Park Ridge, 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): 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 Park Ridge, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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