Origin
Edinburg, IL
Afternoon in Edinburg on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edinburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
216.7 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edinburg, IL
Sinitta Leunen
Des Plaines, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Edinburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL covers 216.7 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Springfield Road, North 725 East Road, I 55 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.3 miles from Edinburg, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 216.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Springfield Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edinburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 725 East Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 294 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 294 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-State Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Touhy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Touhy Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Springfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg, IL and Des Plaines, IL.
1
Start on West Washington Street
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn slight right onto West Springfield Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Springfield Road
3
Continue on North 725 East Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 725 East Road
4
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
5
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
7 min
7
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 55 North, I 72 East
9
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55 North: Chicago
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
121 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 294 North: Wisconsin
14
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Touhy Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Touhy Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Touhy Avenue West
19
Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Touhy Avenue West
20
Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
325 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Touhy Avenue
21
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Des Plaines River Road
23
Turn left onto Henry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Henry Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.3 miles from Edinburg, IL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.3 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Des Plaines, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edinburg, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edinburg, IL
This is one driving day of about 216.7 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edinburg, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.3 mi from Edinburg, IL · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.3 miles from Edinburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Des Plaines, IL
The final approach into Des Plaines, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Des Plaines, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.91 one way
$65.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.28 | $72.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.14 | $96.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.34 | $13.87 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Des Plaines, IL
Afternoon in Des Plaines on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edinburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL covers 216.7 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Springfield Road, North 725 East Road, I 55 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.3 miles from Edinburg, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edinburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edinburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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