How far is Des Plaines, IL from Bourbonnais, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Bourbonnais, IL is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Bourbonnais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Bourbonnais.
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Start on Henry Avenue
557 ft · 25 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2049 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bourbonnais Parkway
82 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 48 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
1150 ft · 29 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive
1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olde Oak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Bourbonnais.
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.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bourbonnais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Bourbonnais?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Des Plaines and 35 miles from Bourbonnais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Des Plaines and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bourbonnais.
Stop Ideas Near Midlothian
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 Midlothian.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 60.78 mi (97.81 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 Bourbonnais
Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 19,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.1537600, -87.8875400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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