How far is Plainfield, IL from New Lenox, IL?
The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to New Lenox, IL is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
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 New Lenox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and New Lenox.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto North Larkin Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Larkin Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1157 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Maple Street
2117 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
605 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and New Lenox.
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 80 East
Merge slight left
6.81 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Scattered Rain Showers near New Lenox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to New Lenox?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Plainfield and 9.4 miles from New Lenox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Plainfield and Scattered Rain Showers near New Lenox.
Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
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 Rockdale.
Joliet Transportation Center
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Homewood
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and New Lenox. Straight-line distance: 14.66 mi (23.59 km).
#1 Plainfield
Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6269700, -88.2039500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Lenox (-87.96561, 41.51198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
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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