How far is Des Plaines, IL from Kenilworth, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Kenilworth, IL is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Kenilworth.
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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
7.6 mi · 13 min · East Golf Road
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Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Kenilworth Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Sterling Road
94 m · 14 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto Earlston Road
1224 ft · 54 sec · Earlston Road
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Turn right onto Park Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Kenilworth.
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.
East Golf Road
Turn right onto East Golf Road
7.63 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Sunny near Kenilworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Kenilworth?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Golf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Des Plaines and 5.9 miles from Kenilworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Des Plaines and Sunny near Kenilworth.
Stop Ideas Near Golf
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 Golf.
Glenview station
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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 Kenilworth. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.88 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 Kenilworth
Village in Illinois
| Population | 2,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.0858600, -87.7175600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenilworth (-87.71756, 42.08586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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