Origin
Logan Square, IL
Night in Logan Square on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Logan Square, IL to Park Ridge, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Logan Square, IL
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Park Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
Logan Square to Park Ridge is 11.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Kennedy Expressway and West Touhy Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Illinois, moving from one Midwest location to another. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on a major expressway, making it a convenient option for those needing to get between these two points efficiently. Consider this an easy hop rather than a full-blown road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Caldwell Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Edens Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North California Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Belden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Greenwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennedy Expressway
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
271 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North California Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 90; I 94
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 41A
Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto US 14
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Caldwell Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
12
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — 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
|
West Belden Avenue
Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North California Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.9 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
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Park Ridge on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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
19m 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 route features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 44% of the drive on expressways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of highway at 2.8 miles on the Kennedy Expressway. Expect to transition from higher-speed expressway driving to surface streets like West Touhy Avenue and North Caldwell Avenue, which will involve more traffic signals and varying speed limits as you approach your destination.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Kennedy Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 West Belden Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.5 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 (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 19m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Kennedy Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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