How far is Des Plaines, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Lindenhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Lindenhurst.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Golf Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue
807 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
88 m · 7 sec
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Continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto Valley Drive
124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Briar Lane
1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Lindenhurst.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Des Plaines and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Lindenhurst?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Des Plaines and 16.5 miles from Lindenhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Des Plaines and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
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 Mettawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 27.07 mi (43.56 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 Lindenhurst
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 14,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.4105800, -88.0261900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.67 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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