How far is Round Lake Park, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake Park, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Park and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Park and Des Plaines.
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Start on Fairlawn Drive
20 m · 6 sec · Fairlawn Drive
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
2343 ft · 50 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Hainesville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Hainesville Road
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Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue straight
133 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road
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Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 58: Golf Road
2218 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North East River Road
536 ft · 18 sec · North East River Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Golf Road
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Turn left onto North Des Plaines River Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Des Plaines River Road
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Turn right 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 Round Lake Park 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.08 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Round Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake Park to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Round Lake Park and 17.5 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Round Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
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 Round Lake Park and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).
#1 Round Lake Park
Village in the United States
| Population | 7,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.3569700, -88.0767500 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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