Current Date And Time In Park Ridge, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
12:15:37 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 37,757
District: Cook County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Park Ridge in Illinois, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Park Ridge.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Park Ridge from our regional database:
| State / Region | Illinois |
| District | Cook County |
| Total Population | 37,757 |
| Land Area | 18.48 km² |
| Population Density | 2,043.13 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 42.0111° N |
| Center Longitude | -87.8406° E |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #73 of 994 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Belmont Cragin | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bensenville | 6 | 10 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Des Plaines | 3 | 4 | 2 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Elmwood Park | 6 | 10 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Franklin Park | 5 | 9 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Glenview | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Golf | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Harwood Heights | 3 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Morton Grove | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Mount Prospect | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Niles | 2 | 3 | 2 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Norridge | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Northfield | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Northlake | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Portage Park | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Illinois (home state of Park Ridge), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Arkansas | 398 | 641 | 346 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 199 | 321 | 173 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 210 | 339 | 183 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 335 | 540 | 291 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 319 | 514 | 277 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 497 | 800 | 432 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 226 | 363 | 196 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 341 | 549 | 296 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 572 | 920 | 497 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Tennessee | 385 | 620 | 334 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Park Ridge's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Park Ridge. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Illinois, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Park Ridge (You) | Illinois | 37,757 | — | — |
| Niles | Illinois | 29,876 | 3.2 | ENE |
| Rosemont | Illinois | 4,206 | 4.0 | WSW |
| Des Plaines | Illinois | 58,677 | 4.3 | NW |
| Norridge | Illinois | 14,621 | 5.4 | SSE |
| Harwood Heights | Illinois | 8,635 | 5.6 | SSE |
| Morton Grove | Illinois | 23,448 | 5.8 | NE |
| Golf | Illinois | 504 | 6.6 | NE |
| Schiller Park | Illinois | 11,806 | 6.6 | SSW |
| Glenview | Illinois | 47,446 | 7.8 | NE |
| Portage Park | Illinois | 64,841 | 8.6 | SE |
How does Park Ridge rank within Illinois? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Park Ridge appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 |
| Aurora | 200,661 |
| Rockford | 148,278 |
| Joliet | 147,861 |
| Naperville | 147,100 |
| Peoria | 115,070 |
| Springfield | 114,394 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 |
| Elgin | 112,111 |
| Waukegan | 88,475 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 606.42 |
| Springfield | 171.91 |
| Joliet | 162.58 |
| Rockford | 160.45 |
| Peoria | 130.09 |
| Decatur | 121.62 |
| Aurora | 118.55 |
| Naperville | 100.41 |
| Elgin | 98.25 |
| Godfrey | 94.89 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Edgewater | 12,386.68 |
| Near North Side | 12,174.86 |
| Albany Park | 10,415.80 |
| Logan Square | 8,805.50 |
| Chicago Loop | 8,176.53 |
| Lincoln Park | 8,106.42 |
| West Ridge | 7,900.55 |
| Belmont Cragin | 7,760.69 |
| Avondale | 7,668.15 |
| West Town | 7,299.75 |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport IATA: ORD 6 km (4 mi) from Park Ridge |
Park Ridge sits inside Illinois, United States and ranks #73 of 994 cities in Illinois by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Park Ridge and the countries closest to Park Ridge by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Park Ridge, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Park Ridge at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Illinois, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Park Ridge — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Park Ridge table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Illinois by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Park Ridge and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Park Ridge map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Park Ridge will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Park Ridge to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Park Ridge. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Illinois city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Park Ridge ranks #73 of 994 cities in Illinois by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Park Ridge is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 6 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.