How far is Des Plaines, IL from Bull Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Bull Valley, IL is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Bull Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Bull Valley.
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Start on Henry Avenue
557 ft · 31 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Rand Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rand Road
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Continue on East Rand Road
22.9 mi · 34 min · East Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 46 sec
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto Charles J Miller Road
1 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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Continue on Bull Valley Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Bull Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bull Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Bull Valley.
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.
East Rand Road
Continue on East Rand Road
22.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bull Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Bull Valley?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
North Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Des Plaines and 19.1 miles from Bull Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bull Valley.
Stop Ideas Near North Barrington
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 North Barrington.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Bull Valley. Straight-line distance: 31.26 mi (50.31 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 Bull Valley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 42.3205800, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Valley (-88.35509, 42.32058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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