How far is Plainfield, IL from Melrose Park, IL?
The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to Melrose Park, IL is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Melrose Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Melrose Park.
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Start on West Hazelcrest Drive
94 m · 16 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Division Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Naperville Road
851 ft · 22 sec · South Naperville Road
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Turn right onto North Mill Street
595 ft · 30 sec · North Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 20 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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
160 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3183 ft · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward North 25th Avenue
871 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Haddon Street
2006 ft · 2 min · Haddon Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
147 m · 23 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
89 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Street
36 m · 5 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Melrose Park.
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.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Scattered Rain Showers near Melrose Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Melrose Park?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Plainfield and 16.6 miles from Melrose Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Plainfield and Scattered Rain Showers near Melrose Park.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).
#1 Plainfield
Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6269700, -88.2039500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melrose Park
Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America
| Population | 24,406 |
| Coordinates | 41.9005900, -87.8567300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose Park (-87.85673, 41.90059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.69 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
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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