How far is Lakewood, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
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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.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Des Plaines.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
2550 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
93 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
905 ft · 40 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
155 m · 22 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on South Dole Avenue
1700 ft · 52 sec · South Dole Avenue
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Turn right onto West Virginia Street
1996 ft · 36 sec · West Virginia Street
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Continue on Northwest Highway
7.3 mi · 12 min · Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Rand Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · 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 Lakewood 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.
Northwest Highway
Continue on Northwest Highway
7.32 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 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?
Lake Zurich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Lakewood and 22.7 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Slight Chance Drizzle near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 27.7 mi (44.58 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
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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