How far is Island Lake, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Island Lake, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Island Lake and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Lake and Des Plaines.
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Start on Rose Avenue
63 m · 11 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenleaf Avenue
2157 ft · 2 min · Greenleaf Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East State Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
2219 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Take the ramp right
1724 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Rand Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · South Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · North Rand Road
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Continue on West Rand Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Rand Road
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Continue on Rand Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rand Road
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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 Island Lake 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.
South Rand Road
Merge slight left onto South Rand Road
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Island Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Island Lake to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Island Lake and 12.4 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Island Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Kildeer
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 Kildeer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Island Lake and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).
#1 Island Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 7,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.2761300, -88.1920300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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