How far is Kenwood, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Kenwood, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenwood and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenwood and Des Plaines.
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Start on East 47th Street
2458 ft · 1 min · East 47th Street
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Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 35th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street
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Continue on West 35th Street
916 ft · 24 sec · West 35th Street
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Turn right onto South LaSalle Street
39 m · 4 sec · South LaSalle Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · 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 Kenwood 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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 00h 12m
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 Kenwood 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 Kenwood to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Kenwood and 12.7 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenwood and Slight Chance Drizzle near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenwood and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 21.35 mi (34.36 km).
#1 Kenwood
Kenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092000, -87.5975500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
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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