How far is Plainfield, IL from Harvey, IL?

The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to Harvey, IL is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.29 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.81 mi
46.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.81 mi
Kilometers
46.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.29 mi
Kilometers
61.62 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Fri, Oct 16, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Plainfield
Fri, Oct 16, 12:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-10-16T10:18
Arrive Harvey
Fri, Oct 16, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Burr Ridge
IL

Village in United States of America

From Plainfield
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Harvey
19.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Harvey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Harvey.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hazelcrest Drive

    94 m · 16 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto South Naperville Road

    851 ft · 22 sec · South Naperville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    595 ft · 30 sec · North Mill Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

    2521 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 147th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wood Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 154th Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · West 154th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 154th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Harvey.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
16.6 mi · 43%
Tri-State Tollway
13.1 mi · 34%
East Main Street
2.1 mi · 5%
West 147th Street
1.7 mi · 4%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
North Division Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burr Ridge
00h 28m from Plainfield
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Chance Rain Showers near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Harvey?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Plainfield and 19.2 miles from Harvey.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Plainfield and Chance Rain Showers near Harvey.

Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burr Ridge, 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 Burr Ridge.

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

10 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 28.81 mi (46.36 km).

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#1 Plainfield

Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6269700, -88.2039500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Harvey

#2 Harvey

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population24,109
Coordinates41.6100300, -87.6467100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Plainfield (-88.20395, 41.62697)
End: Harvey (-87.64671, 41.61003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.69 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $5.33 $7.20 $14.39
Premium $5.88 $7.93 $15.86
Diesel $6.58 $8.88 $17.76

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Harvey. The current time is 10:18:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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