How far is Indian Creek, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Indian Creek, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Creek and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Creek and Des Plaines.
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Start on Cochise Drive
1051 ft · 50 sec · Cochise Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochise Drive
141 m · 22 sec · Cochise Drive
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Turn right onto I C Trail
1340 ft · 1 min · I C Trail
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25.8 mi · 28 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 Indian Creek 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
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
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 Cloudy leaving Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Indian Creek and 26.5 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indian Creek and Slight Chance Drizzle near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Creek and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 31.45 mi (50.61 km).
#1 Indian Creek
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 538 |
| Coordinates | 41.9466900, -88.4845300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.64 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
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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