How far is East Dundee, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from East Dundee, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
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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A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Dundee and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Dundee and Des Plaines.
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Start on the route
14 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
80 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Higgins Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Higgins Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Barrington Road
1846 ft · 51 sec · South Barrington Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
2916 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road North
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
1889 ft · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Oakton Street
645 ft · 13 sec · West Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2735 ft · 59 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto East Algonquin Road
2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto White Street
650 ft · 30 sec · White Street
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
80 m · 12 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 East Dundee 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.4 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.
Rain Showers leaving East Dundee 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 East Dundee to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.4 miles from East Dundee and 16.3 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Dundee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Dundee and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.85 km).
#1 East Dundee
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,186 |
| Coordinates | 42.0989100, -88.2714700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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