How far is Des Plaines, IL from Lakewood, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Lakewood.
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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
13.1 mi · 20 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Northwest Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Northwest Highway
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Continue on West Virginia Street
1997 ft · 41 sec · West Virginia Street
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Turn left onto South Dole Avenue
1736 ft · 51 sec · South Dole Avenue
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
155 m · 22 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Avenue
905 ft · 41 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
93 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
2167 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Lakewood.
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 Rand Road
Continue on East Rand Road
13.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Des Plaines and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Lake Zurich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Des Plaines and 15.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Des Plaines and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 27.7 mi (44.58 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-88.35509, 42.22919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
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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