How far is Des Plaines, IL from Streamwood, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Streamwood, IL is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Streamwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Streamwood.
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Start on Henry Avenue
80 m · 17 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn left onto White Street
650 ft · 33 sec · White Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Algonquin Road
2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2696 ft · 51 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto East Oakton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1116 ft · 27 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
3013 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Barrington Road
2598 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Barrington Road South
840 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Barrington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Barrington Road
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Turn right onto Golf Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Golf Road
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Turn left onto Bartlett Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bartlett Road
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Turn left onto Cypress Drive
781 ft · 34 sec · Cypress Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Plaines and Streamwood.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
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 Streamwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Streamwood?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Des Plaines and 10 miles from Streamwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Des Plaines and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streamwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Streamwood. Straight-line distance: 15.15 mi (24.38 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 Streamwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 38,777 |
| Coordinates | 42.0255800, -88.1784100 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streamwood (-88.17841, 42.02558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
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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