How far is Des Plaines, IL from Oak Brook, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Oak Brook, IL is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Oak Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Oak Brook.
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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
2452 ft · 30 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto Tri-State Tollway
620 ft · 35 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cermak Road
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
2270 ft · 48 sec · 22nd Street
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Turn left onto York Road
1 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Turn right onto Oak Brook Road
22 m · 1 sec · Oak Brook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Brook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Oak Brook.
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
11.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Oak Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Oak Brook?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Des Plaines and 8.1 miles from Oak Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Des Plaines and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Oak Brook. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.62 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 Oak Brook
Village in DuPage County in Illinois
| Population | 8,046 |
| Coordinates | 41.8328100, -87.9289500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Brook (-87.92895, 41.83281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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