How far is Des Plaines, IL from Kenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Kenwood, IL is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Kenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Kenwood.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto East Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Oakton Street
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Turn right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn straight onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.3 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street
887 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · South Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 35th Street
1337 ft · 31 sec · West 35th Street
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Continue on East 35th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street
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Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 47th Street
2458 ft · 57 sec · East 47th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 47th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Kenwood.
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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Kenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Kenwood?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Des Plaines and 12.6 miles from Kenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Des Plaines and Mostly Sunny near Kenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Kenwood. Straight-line distance: 21.35 mi (34.36 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 Kenwood
Kenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092000, -87.5975500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenwood (-87.59755, 41.8092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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