How far is Plainfield, IL from Streamwood, IL?
The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to Streamwood, IL is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Streamwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Streamwood.
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Start on West Hazelcrest Drive
94 m · 14 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Division Street
2350 ft · 53 sec · North Division Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
15.5 mi · 27 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on South Sutton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1269 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lake Street
1 km · 51 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto Bartlett Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bartlett Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Drive
781 ft · 34 sec · Cypress Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Streamwood.
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.
Illinois Route 59
Continue on Illinois Route 59
15.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Streamwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Streamwood?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Plainfield and 14.7 miles from Streamwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Plainfield and Scattered Rain Showers near Streamwood.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenville
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 Warrenville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Streamwood. Straight-line distance: 27.57 mi (44.37 km).
#1 Plainfield
Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6269700, -88.2039500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Streamwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 38,777 |
| Coordinates | 42.0255800, -88.1784100 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streamwood (-88.17841, 42.02558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
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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