How far is Geneva, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Geneva, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Des Plaines.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
1362 ft · 49 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Bennett Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South 5th Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on Stearns Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stearns Road
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Turn left onto Munger Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munger Road
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Continue on Naperville Road
1002 ft · 23 sec · Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
2952 ft · 58 sec · West Bartlett Road
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Turn left onto South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.2 mi · 14 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 Geneva 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
13.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Geneva and 17.7 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Geneva and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.47 km).
#1 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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