How far is East Garfield Park, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from East Garfield Park, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Garfield Park and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garfield Park and Des Plaines.
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Start on South Albany Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · South Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
858 ft · 40 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto South Kedzie Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1601 ft · 41 sec · West Grand Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn slight left onto Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakton Street
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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 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 East Garfield Park 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.
North Northwest Highway
Continue on North Northwest Highway
4.12 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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Garfield Park and Slight Chance Drizzle near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Garfield Park to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Harwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from East Garfield Park and 16.7 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Garfield Park and Slight Chance Drizzle near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Harwood Heights
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 Harwood Heights.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Garfield Park and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.59 km).
#1 East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8808700, -87.7028300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
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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