How far is Herscher, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Herscher, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herscher and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herscher and Des Plaines.
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Start on West Kankakee Avenue
824 ft · 42 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
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Turn left onto South Park Road
2850 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto East Illinois Route 115
642 ft · 14 sec · East Illinois Route 115
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Continue on West 4000 South Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2000 West Road
3 mi · 5 min · South 2000 West Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South 2000 West Road
716 ft · 14 sec · South 2000 West Road
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Continue on West 1000S Road
1490 ft · 30 sec · West 1000S Road
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Continue on West Jeffery Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Jeffery Street
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Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue
2905 ft · 49 sec · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto East River Street
1240 ft · 34 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Street
2023 ft · 36 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on North Hobbie Avenue
3102 ft · 54 sec · North Hobbie Avenue
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Continue on South Kinzie Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kinzie Avenue
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Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 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 Herscher 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.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 00h 38m
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 Herscher 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 Herscher to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Matteson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Herscher and 37 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Herscher and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Matteson
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 Matteson.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herscher and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.88 km).
#1 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.59 | $27.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
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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