How far is Downers Grove, IL from Maywood, IL?
The driving distance from Downers Grove, IL to Maywood, IL is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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.
Village in DuPage County in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Downers Grove and Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Downers Grove and Maywood.
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Start on Main Street
11 m · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2850 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1816 ft · 26 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Avenue
842 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Bataan Drive
55 m · 12 sec · Bataan Drive
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue
2933 ft · 1 min · 17th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street
2682 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · South 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
66 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn uturn
63 m · 17 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 Downers Grove and Maywood.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.01 mi · 00h 08m
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 Downers Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Downers Grove to Maywood?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Downers Grove and 6.1 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Downers Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
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 Oak Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Downers Grove and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.96 km).
#1 Downers Grove
Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
| Population | 48,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8089200, -88.0111700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maywood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.8792000, -87.8431200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-87.84312, 41.8792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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