How far is Des Plaines, IL from Herscher, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Herscher, IL is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Herscher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Herscher.
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Start on Henry Avenue
557 ft · 25 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
79 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
2351 ft · 48 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East River Street
776 ft · 21 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue
3073 ft · 54 sec · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto East Jeffery Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Jeffery Street
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Continue on West 1000S Road
1490 ft · 30 sec · West 1000S Road
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Continue on South 2000 West Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 2000 West Road
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Turn right onto West 4000 South Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road
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Continue on East Illinois Route 115
642 ft · 19 sec · East Illinois Route 115
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Turn left onto North Park Road
2850 ft · 1 min · North Park Road
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Turn right onto East Kankakee Avenue
824 ft · 36 sec · East Kankakee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Herscher.
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.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
34 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Herscher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Herscher?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Richton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Des Plaines and 45.1 miles from Herscher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Herscher.
Stop Ideas Near Richton Park
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 Richton Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Herscher. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.88 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 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herscher (-88.09783, 41.0492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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