How far is Roselle, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Roselle, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roselle and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle and Des Plaines.
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Start on Irving Park Road
42 m · 5 sec · Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Roselle Road
2936 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 East Toll
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rohlwing Road, Meacham Road, Medinah Road
1545 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
2094 ft · 49 sec · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Devon Avenue
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Turn left onto Busse Road
2 mi · 3 min · Busse Road
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
127 m · 13 sec · Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
698 ft · 14 sec · West Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2735 ft · 59 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto East Algonquin Road
2758 ft · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto White Street
650 ft · 30 sec · White Street
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roselle and Des Plaines.
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.
Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
3.7 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roselle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roselle to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Roselle and 9.1 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roselle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.1 km).
#1 Roselle
Village in Ilinois, United States of America
| Population | 22,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.9847500, -88.0797900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.67 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
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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