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

The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Chemung, IL is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
59.07 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.99 mi
77.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.07 mi
Kilometers
95.06 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chemung
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Des Plaines
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Plaines
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Chemung
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Des Plaines
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
Gilberts
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Des Plaines
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Chemung
29.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    80 m · 17 sec · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Street

    650 ft · 33 sec · White Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Algonquin Road

    2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2696 ft · 51 sec · Lee Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Oakton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Oakton Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Oakton Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road

    1116 ft · 27 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford

    3013 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    30.9 mi · 33 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo

    2399 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway

    60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South State Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Brink Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Brink Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Chemung.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
30.9 mi · 52%
South State Street
10.6 mi · 18%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 14%
West Brink Street
2.72 mi · 5%
East Oakton Street
1.35 mi · 2%
South Division Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberts
00h 39m from Des Plaines
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Chemung.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 29.5 miles from Des Plaines and 29.6 miles from Chemung.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gilberts

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

47 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

51 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Chemung. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 km).

Des Plaines

#1 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population58,179
Coordinates42.0333600, -87.8834000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Chemung

#2 Chemung

Township in McHenry County, Illinois

Population8,702
Coordinates42.4153000, -88.6667700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Des Plaines (-87.8834, 42.03336)
End: Chemung (-88.66677, 42.4153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 Des Plaines and Chemung. The current time is 04:26:24.

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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.