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Weekend Drives from Des Plaines, IL

Routes

30

Avg Distance

103 mi

Avg Drive

2h 8m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Des Plaines, IL delivers. 29 mapped routes, 29 unique destinations, and an average drive of 113 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Des Plaines, IL — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Des Plaines, IL — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 29 mapped routes from Des Plaines, IL that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 29 unique destinations. Average distance is about 113 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Des Plaines, IL → Indian Creek, IL

42.5 mi 1h 1m Score: 6/10

Des Plaines, IL → Mokena, IL

40.6 mi 1h 2m Score: 6/10

Des Plaines, IL → Frankfort Square, IL

45.1 mi 1h 3m Score: 6/10

Des Plaines, IL → Glenwood, IL

45.2 mi 1h 4m Score: 6/10

Des Plaines, IL → Park Forest, IL

47.7 mi 1h 6m Score: 6/10

Des Plaines, IL → Bristol, IL

50.3 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Des Plaines, IL → Belvidere, IL

55.2 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Des Plaines, IL → Hebron, IL

49.2 mi 1h 8m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Channahon, IL

52 mi 1h 9m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Caledonia, IL

65.7 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

Des Plaines, IL → Aux Sable, IL

58.9 mi 1h 22m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Beecher, IL

61.8 mi 1h 23m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Waterman, IL

60.7 mi 1h 24m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Rockford, IL

69.2 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Des Plaines, IL → Momence, IL

75.7 mi 1h 44m Score: 7/10

Des Plaines, IL → Pontiac, IL

100.8 mi 2h 3m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Lanark, IL

114.9 mi 2h 29m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Twin Grove, IL

140.8 mi 2h 45m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Eureka, IL

139.5 mi 2h 53m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Colona, IL

157.5 mi 2h 59m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Dayton, IL

158 mi 3h Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Saint Joseph, IL

158.8 mi 3h 7m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Guilford, IL

143.2 mi 3h 9m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Blackhawk, IL

146.4 mi 3h 10m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Groveland, IL

166.2 mi 3h 15m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Spring Bay, IL

158.7 mi 3h 16m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Lafayette, IL

160.3 mi 3h 19m Score: 9/10

Des Plaines, IL → Broadwell, IL

178.7 mi 3h 24m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → East Dubuque, IL

160.1 mi 3h 28m Score: 8/10

Des Plaines, IL → Arcola, IL

181.5 mi 3h 29m Score: 9/10

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