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

The driving distance from Portage Park, IL to Plainfield, IL is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.18 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.18 mi
Kilometers
69.49 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainfield
Mon, Nov 9, 12:26 PM CST
Return by in Portage Park
Mon, Nov 9, 1:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage Park
2026-11-09T11:27
Arrive Plainfield
Mon, Nov 9, 12:26 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage Park
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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Portage Park
19.9 mi
00h 29m
To Plainfield
23.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hutchinson Street

    570 ft · 30 sec · West Hutchinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2317 ft · 53 sec · West Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 14 min · North Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    49 m · 3 sec · Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    24.8 mi · 33 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 126 West: Plainfield

    2328 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Michigan Street

    134 m · 23 sec · Michigan Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Naperville Road

    28 m · 8 sec · South Naperville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Hazelcrest Drive

    107 m · 15 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
24.8 mi · 57%
North Cicero Avenue
6.65 mi · 15%
North Central Avenue
2.69 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.29 mi · 5%
West Grand Avenue
1.09 mi · 3%
North Division Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

24.8 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 29m from Portage Park
Leave By
4:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage Park and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Portage Park and 23.3 miles from Plainfield.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage Park and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
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Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage Park and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

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#1 Portage Park

Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9578100, -87.7650600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plainfield

Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6269700, -88.2039500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hutchinson Street (-87.765059, 41.957768)
End: West Hazelcrest Drive (-88.203953, 41.627049)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.66
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $6.83 $13.66
Mid-grade $5.12 $7.78 $15.56
Premium $5.68 $8.63 $17.26
Diesel $6.52 $9.91 $19.82

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage Park and Plainfield. The current time is 11:27:00.

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.