How far is De Land, IL from LaPlace, IL?
The driving distance from De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Land and LaPlace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Land and LaPlace.
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Start on 3rd Street
11 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Highway Avenue
2186 ft · 44 sec · South Highway Avenue
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Continue on North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Turn straight onto County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight onto West Bridge Street
664 ft · 14 sec · West Bridge Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-72 West: Decatur
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
1698 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
2545 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto East 1500 North Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1500 North Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carter Street
583 ft · 17 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West Front
762 ft · 39 sec · West Front
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Land and LaPlace.
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.
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
8.31 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Land and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near LaPlace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Land to LaPlace?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from De Land and 16.1 miles from LaPlace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Land and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near LaPlace.
Stop Ideas Near Cisco
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Land and LaPlace. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.35 km).
#1 De Land
Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 423 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222600, -88.6453500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaPlace
LaPlace is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8000400, -88.7175700 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaPlace (-88.71757, 39.80004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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