How far is Des Plaines, IL from Villa Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Villa Grove, IL is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Villa Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Villa Grove.
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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
105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street
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Take the ramp left
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130: University Avenue
1897 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
2282 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto North High Cross Road
2694 ft · 56 sec · North High Cross Road
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Continue on South High Cross Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South High Cross Road
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
8.1 mi · 14 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto East Adams Street
151 m · 27 sec · East Adams Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 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 Villa Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Des Plaines and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Villa Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines to Villa Grove?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Des Plaines and 85.2 miles from Villa Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Villa Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Villa Grove. Straight-line distance: 150.68 mi (242.49 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 Villa Grove
City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 39.8628100, -88.1622700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villa Grove (-88.16227, 39.86281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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