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Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Warrenville, 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

39m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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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city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Warrenville, IL

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Trip Overview

Park Ridge, IL to Warrenville, IL is 28.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest's expansive suburban landscape. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on toll roads, making it a convenient option for quick travel between these two locations. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 14.1 mi 17m
Tri-State Tollway 10.5 mi 14m
West Touhy Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Winfield Road 0.6 mi 1m
Warrenville Road 0.3 mi <1m
South Des Plaines River Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Greenwood Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 14.1 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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

Take the exit onto I 294

1.0 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 31A Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

0.8 mi · 59 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110

13 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road) Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on this road

524 ft · 12 sec · this road
Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
15

Turn right onto Winfield Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Winfield Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Warrenville Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Warrenville Road
17

Arrive at destination

Warrenville Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
10.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
11.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
12.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31A Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
13.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
8
27.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

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 125 Toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.33 one way

$8.67 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $4.77 $9.54
premium $4.81 $5.37 $10.75
diesel $5.40 $6.04 $12.08

Estimated Tolls: $1.48

Reagan Memorial Tollway (14.1 mi) $0.85
Tri-state Tollway (10.5 mi) $0.63

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Park Ridge, IL

Night in Park Ridge on Saturday

Local time

11:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Sunny

NNE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Warrenville, IL

Night in Warrenville on Saturday

Local time

11:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Sunny

NE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM 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

10 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

39m 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 route features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface roads for the entire 28.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 14.1 miles, likely on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. You'll encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from major arterials to local streets. Be prepared for city-like driving conditions for the majority of this drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial 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 10.9 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 15 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Park Ridge, IL and Warrenville, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).

Indiana

10.9 mi in | ~15m | via I 294

22Nd Street (Cermak Road)

13.7 mi in | ~20m | via I 88; IL 110

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 Warrenville, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1833

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 39m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 14.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.48 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial 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.

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 Warrenville, 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 10.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: 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 Warrenville, 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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