Origin
Streamwood, IL
Morning in Streamwood on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Streamwood, IL to Palatine, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 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 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
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.
Streamwood, IL
Tom Fisk
Palatine, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 13.4-mile drive from Streamwood, IL, to Palatine, IL, will take you approximately 23 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Euclid Avenue, and Golf Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, this trip is a budget-friendly option. As a quick local drive within the Midwest region, it's perfectly suited for a single day trip. There are no planned stops, making it a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Euclid Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Golf Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Plum Grove Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Bartlett Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Barrington Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Roselle Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Palatine Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 2.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streamwood, IL and Palatine, IL.
1
Start on Cypress Drive
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cypress Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto V47
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bartlett Road
3
Turn right onto IL 58
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Golf Road
4
Turn left onto Barrington Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Barrington Road
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
6
Merge onto I 90
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Roselle Road
9
Continue on CR V60
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Roselle Road
10
Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Euclid Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Plum Grove Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Plum Grove Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto East Palatine Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Palatine Road
13
Arrive at destination
East Palatine Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
V47 / South Bartlett Road
At end of road, turn right onto V47 / South Bartlett Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 58 / Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / Golf Road
Navigation decision point
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Roselle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Euclid Avenue
Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Plum Grove Road
Turn left onto South Plum Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(2.5 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Palatine, IL
Morning in Palatine on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
38% chance
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 cooler 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.5 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. This drive is characterized by its frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than long, fast-paced highway segments. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the local landscape as you navigate through residential and commercial areas, making for a less monotonous driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
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 around 0.1 miles in near V47 / South Bartlett Road.
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: at 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Palatine, IL
Full guide →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: 13.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.17 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams 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. 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (IL 58 / Golf Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palatine, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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