How far is Des Plaines, IL from Hawthorn Woods, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Hawthorn Woods, IL is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Hawthorn Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Hawthorn Woods.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · McHenry Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 83
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Old McHenry Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old McHenry Road
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
52 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
42 m · 5 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
48 m · 7 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Hawthorn Woods.
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.
McHenry Road
Turn left onto McHenry Road
3.68 mi · 00h 07m
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 Hawthorn Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Hawthorn Woods?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Wheeling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Des Plaines and 8.9 miles from Hawthorn Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorn Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Wheeling
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 Wheeling.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Hawthorn Woods. Straight-line distance: 15.28 mi (24.59 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 Hawthorn Woods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,782 |
| Coordinates | 42.2169700, -88.0495200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorn Woods (-88.04952, 42.21697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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