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

The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Hebron, IL is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
49.17 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.3 mi
66.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.17 mi
Kilometers
79.13 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Des Plaines
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Plaines
2026-04-22T21:37
Arrive Hebron
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Island Lake
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Des Plaines
24.5 mi
00h 34m
To Hebron
24.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    557 ft · 31 sec · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Des Plaines River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rand Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rand Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Rand Road

    22.9 mi · 34 min · East Rand Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kenosha Street

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Kenosha Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    69 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Prairie Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Prairie Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Rand Road
39.2 mi · 80%
Kenosha Street
6.56 mi · 13%
Rand Road
2.2 mi · 4%
South Des Plaines River Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Henry Avenue
0.11 mi
Main Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Island Lake
00h 34m from Des Plaines
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Sunny near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Island Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Des Plaines and 24.6 miles from Hebron.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Island Lake

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

55 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Naperville

55 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

58 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.46 km).

Des Plaines

#1 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population58,179
Coordinates42.0333600, -87.8834000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hebron

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,114
Coordinates42.4716900, -88.4323200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Des Plaines (-87.8834, 42.03336)
End: Hebron (-88.43232, 42.47169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 Hebron. The current time is 21:37:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.