How far is Des Plaines, IL from Shawneetown, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Shawneetown, IL is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Shawneetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Shawneetown.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
183.5 mi · 3 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street
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Continue on County Road 925 East
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East
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Continue on Locust Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on North Division Street
2651 ft · 46 sec · North Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street
22 m · 7 sec · South Division Street
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Continue on South Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 250 East
16.3 mi · 25 min · County Road 250 East
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Shawneetown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
183 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Des Plaines and Sunny near Shawneetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Shawneetown?
The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.7 miles from Des Plaines and 167.5 miles from Shawneetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.61 one way or $89.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Des Plaines and Sunny near Shawneetown.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
Illinois Terminal
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Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Shawneetown. Straight-line distance: 298.94 mi (481.09 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 Shawneetown
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 37.7131000, -88.1867000 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawneetown (-88.1867, 37.7131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $44.61 | $89.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.31 | $100.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.75 | $125.49 |
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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