How far is Oak Park, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Park, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Des Plaines.
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Start on South Ridgeland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Street
61 m · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto North Ridgeland Avenue
2699 ft · 2 min · North Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
137 m · 17 sec · West North Avenue
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Turn right onto North Narragansett Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Narragansett Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
939 ft · 21 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Des Plaines River Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Des Plaines River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North River Road
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Continue on South Des Plaines River Road
2.8 mi · 5 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 Oak 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.
Des Plaines River Road
Turn right onto Des Plaines River Road
3.22 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Oak Park 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 Oak Park to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Oak Park and 8.1 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Oak Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park
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 Franklin Park.
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 11.44 mi (18.41 km).
#1 Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 51,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8850300, -87.7845000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.67 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
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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