How far is Flossmoor, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Flossmoor, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flossmoor and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor and Des Plaines.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Flossmoor Road
1415 ft · 1 min · Flossmoor Road
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway
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Turn right onto 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Continue on Governors Highway
1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway
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Continue on Wood Street
1251 ft · 31 sec · Wood Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
1717 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 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 Flossmoor 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Flossmoor and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flossmoor to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Flossmoor and 22.1 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Flossmoor and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins
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 Flossmoor and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 35.41 mi (56.98 km).
#1 Flossmoor
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,018 |
| Coordinates | 41.5428100, -87.6847700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
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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