How far is Burnham, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Burnham, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnham and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnham and Des Plaines.
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Start on South Marquette Avenue
626 ft · 30 sec · South Marquette Avenue
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Turn right onto East 142nd Street
102 m · 17 sec · East 142nd Street
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Turn right onto South Saginaw Avenue
1324 ft · 1 min · South Saginaw Avenue
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Turn left onto 140th Street
103 m · 19 sec · 140th Street
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Turn right onto South Torrence Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Torrence Avenue
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Turn left onto East 130th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 130th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West: Chicago
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn slight left onto Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakton Street
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Henry Avenue
557 ft · 24 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 Burnham and Des Plaines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burnham 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 Burnham to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Burnham and 31.1 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burnham and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 32.03 mi (51.54 km).
#1 Burnham
Village in Illinois
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.5567100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
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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