How far is Des Plaines, IL from Rogers Park, IL?

The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Rogers Park, IL is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.69 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.42 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:13 PM CST
Return by in Des Plaines
Sun, Nov 8, 5:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Plaines
2026-11-08T16:47
Arrive Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:13 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Des Plaines
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morton Grove
IL

Village in United States of America

From Des Plaines
6.3 mi
00h 13m
To Rogers Park
6.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Rogers Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Rogers Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    557 ft · 25 sec · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Oakton Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · East Oakton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oakton Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue

    650 ft · 19 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2892 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Howard Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Clark Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Clark Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Morse Avenue

    1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    97 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Rogers Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Oakton Street
3.85 mi · 30%
West Howard Street
3.72 mi · 29%
Oakton Street
2.46 mi · 19%
North Clark Street
0.82 mi · 6%
Lincoln Avenue
0.67 mi · 5%
South Des Plaines River Road
0.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Oakton Street

Turn left onto East Oakton Street

3.85 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton Grove
00h 13m from Des Plaines
Leave By
7:38 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Rogers Park?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Morton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Des Plaines and 6.3 miles from Rogers Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Stop Ideas Near Morton Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morton Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morton Grove.

RAIL

Glenview station

4 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Rogers Park. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).

Des Plaines

#1 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population58,179
Coordinates42.0333600, -87.8834000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rogers Park

Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0086400, -87.6667200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Des Plaines (-87.8834, 42.03336)
End: Rogers Park (-87.66672, 42.00864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $5.15 $2.32 $4.63
Premium $5.71 $2.57 $5.13
Diesel $6.53 $2.94 $5.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Des Plaines and Rogers Park. The current time is 16:47:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.