How far is Irving Park, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Irving Park, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving Park and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving Park and Des Plaines.
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Start on West Irving Park Road
2950 ft · 58 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn slight left onto Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakton Street
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Irving Park 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.
North Northwest Highway
Continue on North Northwest Highway
4.12 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving Park 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 Irving Park to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Irving Park and 6.6 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Irving Park and Slight Chance Drizzle near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Niles
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 Niles.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving Park and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.05 km).
#1 Irving Park
Irving Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9533600, -87.7364500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.61 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
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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