How far is Wilmette, IL from Plainfield, IL?
The driving distance from Wilmette, IL to Plainfield, IL is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 DuPage County in Illinois
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 Wilmette and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmette and Plainfield.
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Start on Wilmette Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Wilmette Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1211 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
4.2 mi · 9 min · Gross Point Road
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Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 15 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Howard Street
1222 ft · 35 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto West Gross Point Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Gross Point Road
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Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue
4 mi · 8 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.4 mi · 20 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 Wilmette and Plainfield.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Wilmette 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 Wilmette to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Wilmette and 26.1 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.31 one way or $16.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Wilmette and Scattered Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
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 Oak Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmette and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.56 km).
#1 Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.0722500, -87.7228400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.69 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
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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