How far is Pingree Grove, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

The driving distance from Pingree Grove, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.13 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.3 mi
43.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.15 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Plaines
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Pingree Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pingree Grove
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Des Plaines
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pingree Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Pingree Grove
15.6 mi
00h 20m
To Des Plaines
20.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pingree Grove and Des Plaines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove and Des Plaines.

  1. 1

    Start on Reinking Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Reinking Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Damish Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Damish Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Damish Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Damish Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Timber Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Big Timber Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2215 ft · 53 sec · North State Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    2391 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 19 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road North

    88 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1889 ft · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Oakton Street

    645 ft · 13 sec · West Oakton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Oakton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oakton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2735 ft · 60 sec · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Algonquin Road

    2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto White Street

    650 ft · 30 sec · White Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Henry Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Henry Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pingree Grove and Des Plaines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 50%
Big Timber Road
6.05 mi · 17%
Damish Road
1.8 mi · 5%
East Oakton Street
1.36 mi · 4%
West Oakton Street
1 mi · 3%
East Algonquin Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 20m from Pingree Grove
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pingree Grove and Sunny near Des Plaines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pingree Grove to Des Plaines?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Pingree Grove and 20.5 miles from Des Plaines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pingree Grove and Sunny near Des Plaines.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Barrington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Barrington.

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pingree Grove and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 km).

Pingree Grove

#1 Pingree Grove

Village in the United States

Population9,986
Coordinates42.0686400, -88.4134200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Des Plaines

#2 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population58,179
Coordinates42.0333600, -87.8834000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Reinking Road (-88.413572, 42.068633)
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pingree Grove and Des Plaines. The current time is 23:18:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.