How far is Des Plaines, IL from Belvidere, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Belvidere, IL is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Des Plaines and Belvidere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Belvidere.
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Start on Henry Avenue
80 m · 17 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn left onto White Street
650 ft · 31 sec · White Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Algonquin Road
2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2696 ft · 51 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto East Oakton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1116 ft · 27 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
3013 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47.5 mi · 51 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belvidere
2210 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belvidere
737 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Genoa Road
1844 ft · 38 sec · Genoa Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto Logan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Logan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Perry Street
18 m · 3 sec · East Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Belvidere.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
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 Des Plaines and Sunny near Belvidere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Belvidere?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Des Plaines and 27.7 miles from Belvidere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Des Plaines and Sunny near Belvidere.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
Naperville
Glenview station
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Belvidere. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.26 km).
#1 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belvidere
City in Illinois
| Population | 24,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.2639100, -88.8442700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belvidere (-88.84427, 42.26391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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