How far is Plainfield, IL from Orland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to Orland Park, IL is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Orland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Orland 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
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
3062 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 127th Street, Lemont
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on 127th Street, Lemont
827 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 127th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · 127th Street
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Turn left onto Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Archer Avenue
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Turn right onto McCarthy Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · McCarthy Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · South La Grange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Orland 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
7.01 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 Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Orland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Orland Park?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Plainfield and 13.1 miles from Orland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Plainfield and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Orland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Orland Park. Straight-line distance: 18.08 mi (29.09 km).
#1 Plainfield
Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6269700, -88.2039500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orland Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 57,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.6303100, -87.8539400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orland Park (-87.85394, 41.63031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
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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