How far is Des Plaines, IL from Grandwood Park, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Grandwood Park, IL is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Grandwood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Grandwood Park.
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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
23.3 mi · 27 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue
807 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
88 m · 7 sec
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Continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Hutchins Road
158 m · 19 sec · North Hutchins Road
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Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace
79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace
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Turn right onto North Douglas Terrace
2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace
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Turn right onto Douglas Court
19 m · 3 sec · Douglas Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Grandwood Park.
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
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Grandwood Park?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 15.1 miles from Des Plaines and 15.1 miles from Grandwood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood Park.
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
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Grandwood Park. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.89 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 Grandwood Park
Census designated place
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 42.3930800, -87.9867400 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grandwood Park (-87.98674, 42.39308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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