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

The driving distance from Broadview, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.77 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.81 mi
19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.77 mi
Kilometers
26.99 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Plaines
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Broadview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadview
2026-04-23T03:13
Arrive Des Plaines
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broadview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Schiller Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Broadview
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Des Plaines
10.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Road

    2582 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 25th Avenue

    6.5 mi · 13 min · South 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Irving Park Road

    1843 ft · 45 sec · Irving Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West

    688 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Henry Avenue

    557 ft · 24 sec · Henry Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 25th Avenue
6.46 mi · 39%
Tri-State Tollway
2.73 mi · 16%
South Des Plaines River Road
1.71 mi · 10%
Touhy Avenue
0.63 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Road
0.49 mi · 3%
Touhy Avenue West
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South 25th Avenue

Turn right onto South 25th Avenue

6.46 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schiller Park
00h 11m from Broadview
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broadview 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 Broadview to Des Plaines?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Broadview and 10.1 miles from Des Plaines.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schiller Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schiller Park.

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadview and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19 km).

Broadview

#1 Broadview

Village in Cook County, Illenois, USA

Population7,517
Coordinates41.8639200, -87.8533900
Altitude192
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: Roosevelt Road (-87.853395, 41.86404)
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadview and Des Plaines. The current time is 03:13:59.

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.