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Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Homer Glen, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

33.5 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Park Ridge, IL

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village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Homer Glen, IL

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Trip Overview

Park Ridge, IL to Homer Glen, IL is 33.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Tri-State Tollway and Bell Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. You'll mainly stick to surface roads for a significant portion of the drive, making it a straightforward, local commute rather than an epic cross-country adventure. It's a simple hop that's easy to fit into a busy schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 17.5 mi 22m
Bell Road 5.9 mi 10m
Kingery Highway 2.2 mi 3m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
West Touhy Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Archer Avenue 1 mi 1m
IL 83 1 mi 1m
West 159th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 17.5 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

24 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

92 ft · 6 sec · North Greenwood Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue
4

Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

184 ft · 3 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
6

Merge onto I 294

11 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 274 Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road South Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto IL 83

200 ft · 3 sec · Kingery Highway
16

Continue on IL 83

2.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway
17

Continue on IL 83

1.0 mi · 1 min · IL 83
18

Continue on IL 171; IL 83

1.0 mi · 1 min · Archer Avenue
19

Turn left onto Bell Road

5.9 mi · 10 min · Bell Road
20

Turn right onto IL 7

0.4 mi · 43 sec · West 159th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

IL 7

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elmhurst, IL

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lockport, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elmhurst, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Park Ridge, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.3 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
18.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
22.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 274 Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
22.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
22.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.19 one way

$10.39 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.70 $11.39
premium $4.93 $6.50 $13.00
diesel $5.60 $7.38 $14.77

Estimated Tolls: $1.05

Tri-state Tollway (17.5 mi) $1.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.52 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Aug 11, 2026

Origin

Park Ridge, IL

Evening in Park Ridge on Saturday

Local time

8:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 5 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 11:38AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 11:29AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Homer Glen, IL

Evening in Homer Glen on Saturday

Local time

8:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 11:38AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 11:29AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

65°F

Elmhurst, IL

17 mi in

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

1 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

50m 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 surface roads, with only 8% on the highway, meaning you'll spend the bulk of your time navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a highway, the Tri-State Tollway, is 17.5 miles. Expect to transition from tollway cruising to surface road driving relatively quickly. The frequent exits and intersections on the latter part of the route will require your attention.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 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 18.3 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.

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 16 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

757 ft 576 ft

Total Climb

335 ft

Total Descent

239 ft

Highest Point

757 ft

~31.1 mi in

Elevation Range

180 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Park Ridge, IL to Homer Glen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis along the way.

St. Louis

19.5 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Homer Glen, IL

Full guide →

Founded 2001

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 50m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m 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 17.5 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.05 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 Homer Glen, 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 18.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Homer Glen, 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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