How far is Bloomingdale, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomingdale, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Des Plaines.
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Start on East Lake Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Lake Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 North
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South: Biesterfield Road
2483 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Biesterfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Biesterfield Road
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Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
698 ft · 14 sec · West Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2735 ft · 59 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto East Algonquin Road
2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto White Street
650 ft · 30 sec · White Street
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale and Des Plaines.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Lake Street
Start on East Lake Street
2.46 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Bloomingdale and 9.6 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomingdale and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.37 km).
#1 Bloomingdale
Township in DuPage County, Illinois
| Population | 21,723 |
| Coordinates | 41.9575300, -88.0809000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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