How far is Roselle, IL from Plainfield, IL?
The driving distance from Roselle, IL to Plainfield, IL is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roselle and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle and Plainfield.
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Start on Irving Park Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto Medinah Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Medinah Road
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
2328 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
134 m · 23 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn left onto South Naperville Road
28 m · 8 sec · South Naperville Road
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Hazelcrest Drive
107 m · 15 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roselle and Plainfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 355 Toll South
Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Roselle and Scattered Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roselle to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Roselle and 19.4 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Roselle and Scattered Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 25.53 mi (41.09 km).
#1 Roselle
Village in Ilinois, United States of America
| Population | 22,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.9847500, -88.0797900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6269700, -88.2039500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hazelcrest Drive (-88.203953, 41.627049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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