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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
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 Depue and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depue and Des Plaines.
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Start on West 4th Street
40 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
105 m · 11 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 km · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
148 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marquette Street
1759 ft · 48 sec · Marquette Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lincoln Avenue
2160 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1300 North
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1300 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3300 E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 3300 E
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Take the ramp slight right
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West
688 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.7 mi · 3 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 Depue and Des Plaines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minooka.
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Naperville
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 88.29 mi (142.09 km).
#1 Depue
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,838 |
| Coordinates | 41.3242000, -89.3067500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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