How far is Aviston, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

The driving distance from Aviston, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.79 mi
04h 47m
Flight
253.57 mi
408.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.57 mi
Kilometers
408.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.79 mi
Kilometers
482.46 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Plaines
Sat, May 30, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Aviston
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aviston
2026-05-29T21:32
Arrive Des Plaines
Sat, May 30, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aviston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Funks Grove
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From Aviston
149.8 mi
02h 23m
To Des Plaines
150.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aviston and Des Plaines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aviston and Des Plaines.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1995 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Street

    704 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    644 ft · 17 sec · Old US Hwy 50

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Russland Road

    1288 ft · 41 sec · Russland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West

    688 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Henry Avenue

    557 ft · 24 sec · Henry Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aviston and Des Plaines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
150 mi · 50%
North Madison Street
116 mi · 39%
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 6%
South Des Plaines River Road
1.71 mi · 1%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
Touhy Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

121 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Funks Grove
02h 23m from Aviston
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Aviston and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aviston to Des Plaines?

The road trip is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Aviston and 150.1 miles from Des Plaines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aviston and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.

Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Funks Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.

RAIL

Uptown Station

20 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

32 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Pontiac station

70 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aviston and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 253.57 mi (408.08 km).

Aviston

#1 Aviston

Village in United States of America

Population2,156
Coordinates38.6067200, -89.6075900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Des Plaines

#2 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population58,179
Coordinates42.0333600, -87.8834000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.607591, 38.60663)
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.04 L · about $39.90
Round trip
$79.79
21.16 gal · 80.08 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.90 $79.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.00 $89.99
Premium $4.65 $49.24 $98.48
Diesel $5.30 $56.12 $112.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Aviston and Des Plaines. The current time is 21:32:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.