Origin
Park Ridge, IL
Late night in Park Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Maywood, 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
23m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, IL
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Maywood, IL
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Trip Overview
Park Ridge, IL to Maywood, IL is 11.1 miles and takes about 23 minutes via North 1st Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive that stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a straightforward trip with a focus on navigating local streets. With a drive time under half an hour, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll be covering a small distance, so minimal planning is required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| North East River Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Dee Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Cumberland Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Thatcher Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Montrose Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 1st Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, IL and Maywood, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Dee Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dee Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on North East River Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North East River Road
6
Continue on West Montrose Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Montrose Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 171
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cumberland Avenue
8
Continue on IL 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Thatcher Avenue
9
Turn straight onto IL 171
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North 1st Avenue
10
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Madison Street
11
Turn right onto South 9th Avenue
330 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 9th Avenue
12
Turn right onto School Street
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
School Street
13
Turn uturn
207 ft
·
16 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Greenwood Avenue
Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Dee Road
Turn left onto South Dee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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
Maywood, IL
Late night in Maywood on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
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
23m 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 trip is a turn-heavy local drive with zero highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 11.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 3.2 miles along North 1st Avenue. Given its profile, expect frequent turns and traffic lights, characteristic of a suburban transit. The roads you'll primarily use include North 1st Avenue, North East River Road, and South Dee Road. This isn't a route for cruising; be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on North 1st Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Greenwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South Dee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 23m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on North 1st Avenue. 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 (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South Dee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue): 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 Maywood, 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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