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Trip from Douglas, IL to Park Ridge, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

19.7 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Douglas, IL, IL

Douglas, IL

Mike Tyurin

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Park Ridge, IL

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Trip Overview

Douglas, IL to Park Ridge, IL is 19.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Kennedy Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Illinois and the Midwest region. It's a short hop, ideal for a quick relocation or a visit, and you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. The route primarily uses a major expressway, so expect efficient travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kennedy Expressway 8.2 mi 11m
West Touhy Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) 2.7 mi 4m
North Caldwell Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
Edens Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
East 31st Street 0.4 mi <1m
South Calumet Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
South LaSalle Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kennedy Expressway — 8.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, IL and Park Ridge, IL.

1

Start on East 33rd Street

25 ft · 3 sec · East 33rd Street
2

Turn right onto South Calumet Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Calumet Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto East 31st Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East 31st Street
4

Continue on West 31st Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 31st Street
5

Turn right onto South LaSalle Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South LaSalle Street
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 90; I 94

2.7 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 90; I 94

8.2 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 94

2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 41A Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto US 14

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Caldwell Avenue
12

Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue

92 ft · 4 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
14

Turn right

24 ft · 1 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Calumet Avenue

Turn right onto South Calumet Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East 31st Street

At end of road, turn left onto East 31st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | South LaSalle Street

Turn right onto South LaSalle Street

Navigation decision point

7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 West, I 94 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
7
14.2 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41A Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.01 one way

$6.01 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $3.31 $6.62
premium $4.81 $3.73 $7.45
diesel $5.40 $4.19 $8.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026

Origin

Douglas, IL

Night in Douglas on Saturday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Park Ridge, IL

Night in Park Ridge on Saturday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the 19.7 miles on expressways. You'll spend about 8.2 miles on the Kennedy Expressway without major interruptions. The route transitions from highway to surface streets as you approach your destination. Keep an eye out for the dense exits common on urban expressways.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Kennedy Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kennedy Expressway and West Touhy Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Calumet Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Calumet Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South LaSalle Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Park Ridge, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1873

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Pickwick Theatre — movie theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
  • • Park Ridge Youth Campus — former school/orphanage in Park Ridge, Illinois

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 31m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Kennedy Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: near the start (South Calumet Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South LaSalle Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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