How far is Rosiclare, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Rosiclare, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 378.1 miles (608.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosiclare and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosiclare and Des Plaines.
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Start on Hopkinton Street
7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Il 146
3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146
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Turn right
16.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn left
1 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right
53 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
31.6 mi · 48 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West
688 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Henry Avenue
557 ft · 24 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 Rosiclare and Des Plaines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rosiclare 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 Rosiclare to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 378.1 miles (608.5 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Rosiclare and 189.3 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.31 one way or $100.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosiclare and Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosiclare and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 319.45 mi (514.1 km).
#1 Rosiclare
City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 37.4236600, -88.3461500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $50.31 | $100.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.74 | $113.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.08 | $124.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.76 | $141.51 |
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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