How far is Des Plaines, IL from Uptown, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Uptown, IL is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Uptown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Uptown.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto East Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Oakton Street
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Turn right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn straight onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Continue on North Caldwell Avenue
794 ft · 13 sec · North Caldwell Avenue
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Continue on West Peterson Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Peterson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
657 ft · 20 sec · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Sheridan Road
989 ft · 36 sec · North Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 15 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn slight right
55 m · 13 sec
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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 Uptown.
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.
North Caldwell Avenue
Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.36 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Des Plaines and Chance Rain Showers near Uptown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Uptown?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Des Plaines and 7.2 miles from Uptown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Des Plaines and Chance Rain Showers near Uptown.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Uptown. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 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 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Uptown (-87.65262, 41.9659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.61 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
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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