How far is Des Plaines, IL from Gages Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Gages Lake, IL is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Gages Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Gages Lake.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Golf Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 West: Belvidere Road
1994 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Hunt Club Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hunt Club Road
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Turn left onto West Gages Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Gages Lake Road
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Turn left onto North Mill Road
114 m · 14 sec · North Mill Road
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Turn right onto West Kewaunee Drive
550 ft · 24 sec · West Kewaunee Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kewaunee Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Gages Lake.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
21.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Des Plaines and Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Gages Lake?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincolnshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Des Plaines and 14.5 miles from Gages Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Des Plaines and Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Gages Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.33 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 Gages Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 10,198 |
| Coordinates | 42.3516900, -87.9825800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gages Lake (-87.98258, 42.35169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.74 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
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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