How far is Truro, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Truro, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truro and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truro and Des Plaines.
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Start on Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi · 14 min · Knox Highway 28
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Turn right onto IL 167
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 167
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Turn left
5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on IL 17
3.5 mi · 5 min · IL 17
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Continue on South Center Avenue
2668 ft · 47 sec · South Center Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
10.6 mi · 17 min · Southeast 2nd Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2506 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto North East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North East Street
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Railroad Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on North Mason Street
1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street
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Continue on County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N
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Turn left onto IL 40
1.4 mi · 2 min · IL 40
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Take the ramp left
1690 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Truro and Des Plaines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
IL 40
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Truro and Sunny near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truro to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Naplate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Truro and 92.3 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Truro and Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Naplate
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 Naplate.
Mendota station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truro and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 134.19 mi (215.96 km).
#1 Truro
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 18,532 |
| Coordinates | 40.9575400, -90.0423400 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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