How far is Greenwood, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Des Plaines.
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Start on the route
16 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Continue on West Elm Street
6.9 mi · 13 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on West Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
615 ft · 8 sec
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Continue straight
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn right 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 Greenwood 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.
West Belvidere Road
Continue straight
22.8 mi · 00h 35m
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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Wauconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Greenwood and 21.1 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Wauconda
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 Wauconda.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 35.86 mi (57.71 km).
#1 Greenwood
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 224 |
| Coordinates | 42.3925200, -88.3892600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.56 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
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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