How far is Earlville, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Earlville, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Earlville and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earlville and Des Plaines.
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Start on West Winthrop Street
41 m · 6 sec · West Winthrop Street
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Turn right onto South Ottawa Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Ottawa Street
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Continue on County Highway 41
584 ft · 23 sec · County Highway 41
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Turn left
23.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Eldamain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eldamain Road
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Turn right onto Galena Road
2 mi · 3 min · Galena Road
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
3128 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West
688 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Henry Avenue
557 ft · 24 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Earlville and Des Plaines.
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.
IL 56 East
Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Earlville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Earlville to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Earlville and 37.4 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Earlville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 Earlville and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 61.66 mi (99.23 km).
#1 Earlville
City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.9220300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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