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

The driving distance from Depue, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.92 mi
01h 56m
Flight
88.29 mi
142.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.29 mi
Kilometers
142.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.11 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Plaines
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Depue
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Depue
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Des Plaines
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Depue
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Depue
55.9 mi
00h 58m
To Des Plaines
56 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    40 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    105 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marquette Street

    1 km · 2 min · Marquette Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marquette Street

    1759 ft · 48 sec · Marquette Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2160 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1300 North

    3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1300 North

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3300 E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 3300 E

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West

    688 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Henry Avenue

    557 ft · 24 sec · Henry Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Depue 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 3300 E
58.3 mi · 52%
I 55 North
26.9 mi · 24%
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 15%
County Road 1300 North
3.64 mi · 3%
South Des Plaines River Road
1.71 mi · 2%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 3300 E

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
88.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
00h 58m from Depue
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Depue and Sunny near Des Plaines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Depue and 56 miles from Des Plaines.

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

The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minooka

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Minooka, 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 Minooka.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 88.29 mi (142.09 km).

Depue

#1 Depue

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,838
Coordinates41.3242000, -89.3067500
Altitude142
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: West 4th Street (-89.30675, 41.324219)
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 Depue and Des Plaines. The current time is 23:11:21.

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.