How far is Plainfield, IL from Rogers Park, IL?

The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to Rogers Park, IL is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.42 mi
01h 12m
Flight
38.22 mi
61.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.22 mi
Kilometers
61.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.42 mi
Kilometers
73.1 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:59 PM CST
Return by in Plainfield
Sun, Nov 8, 7:12 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-11-08T16:47
Arrive Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:59 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
9:30 PM CST
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
Hodgkins
IL

Village in United States of America

From Plainfield
22.7 mi
00h 36m
To Rogers Park
22.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Rogers Park.

  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

    24.9 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

    134 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Ogden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue

    7.3 mi · 15 min · South Ashland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto North Clark Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Clark Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

    1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    97 m · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
25.6 mi · 56%
South Ashland Avenue
7.33 mi · 16%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 8%
South Damen Avenue
2.45 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.1 mi · 5%
North Clark Street
1.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgkins
00h 36m from Plainfield
Leave By
4:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Rogers Park?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Plainfield and 22.7 miles from Rogers Park.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins

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

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

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La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Rogers Park. Straight-line distance: 38.22 mi (61.51 km).

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#1 Plainfield

Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6269700, -88.2039500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rogers Park

Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0086400, -87.6667200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Plainfield (-88.20395, 41.62697)
End: Rogers Park (-87.66672, 42.00864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $5.15 $8.23 $16.47
Premium $5.71 $9.13 $18.26
Diesel $6.53 $10.45 $20.91

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Rogers Park. The current time is 16:47:32.

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.