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Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Richton Park, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

45.5 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m

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 Illinois, United States

Richton Park, IL

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Trip Overview

Park Ridge, IL to Richton Park, IL is 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Tri-State Tollway and Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it a good option for a quick local excursion or a necessary commute. You'll be on the road for just over an hour, so planning for extensive stops isn't necessary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 28.3 mi 35m
Cicero Avenue 12.1 mi 19m
Sauk Trail 1.5 mi 3m
West Touhy Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
South Des Plaines River Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Greenwood Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 28.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
10

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.
13

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

12 mi · 19 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Sauk Trail

1.5 mi · 3 min · Sauk Trail
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on Sauk Trail

72 ft · 9 sec · Sauk Trail
16

Arrive at destination

Sauk Trail

Where to Stop

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

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Lawn, IL

23 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

Elmhurst, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evergreen Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.4 — 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
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
8
31.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

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 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...
8
31.4 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.05 one way

$14.11 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $7.74 $15.47
premium $4.93 $8.83 $17.66
diesel $5.60 $10.03 $20.06

Estimated Tolls: $1.70

Tri-state Tollway (28.3 mi) $1.70

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$2

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.78 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Park Ridge, IL

Late night in Park Ridge on Friday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 2:59PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 15 at 1:58PM CDT until August 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Richton Park, IL

Late night in Richton Park on Friday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 2:59PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 15 at 1:58PM CDT until August 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

1h 5m 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 on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 28.3 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. After that, you'll transition to surface streets like Cicero Avenue and Sauk Trail. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through built-up areas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Tri-State Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 early in the drive near North Greenwood Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

721 ft 602 ft

Total Climb

185 ft

Total Descent

107 ft

Highest Point

721 ft

~39 mi in

Elevation Range

119 ft

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 Richton Park, IL

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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 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.70 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 Richton Park, 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 (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Richton Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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