How far is Kincaid, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Kincaid, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kincaid and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kincaid and Des Plaines.
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Start on North Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · North Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Dial Street
92 m · 14 sec · Dial Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
159 m · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Street
6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Street
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Turn right onto West Springfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Park Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Bloomington
1395 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
37.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
122.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Kincaid and Des Plaines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
122 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kincaid and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kincaid to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Kincaid and 111.4 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kincaid and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kincaid and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 186.92 mi (300.82 km).
#1 Kincaid
City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 39.5886600, -89.4145400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.75 | $59.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
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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