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Trip from Logan, IL to Des Plaines, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

321.4 mi

517 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 50m ★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Logan, IL, IL

Logan, IL

Pho Tomass

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Des Plaines, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Logan, IL to Des Plaines, IL covers 321.4 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

160.7 miles from Logan, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 185.5 mi 3h 21m
Ken Gray Expressway 91.4 mi 1h 38m
Tri-State Tollway 32.5 mi 40m
IL 34 5 mi 7m
South Des Plaines River Road 1.7 mi 3m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
1st East Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Toms Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 185.5 mi, about 3h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan, IL and Des Plaines, IL.

1

Start on 1st East Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st East Street
2

Continue on North Toms Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Toms Road
3

Turn left onto IL 34

5.0 mi · 7 min · IL 34
4

Enter roundabout onto IL 14

408 ft · 9 sec · West Main Street
5

Continue on IL 14

0.6 mi · 55 sec · West Main Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
7

Merge onto I 57

24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

185 mi · 3 hr 21 min · I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min
Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

12 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 42 A-B Toward Touhy Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 42 A-B Toward Touhy Avenue
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Touhy Avenue West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 42B Toward Touhy Avenue West Use the right lane.
18

Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

325 ft · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue
19

Turn slight right

339 ft · 9 sec
20

Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
21

Turn left onto Henry Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Henry Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Henry Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.7 miles from Logan, IL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.5 miles.

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 71 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 160.7 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 49m

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 Logan, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Logan, IL

This is one driving day of about 321.4 miles and 6h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Logan, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 185.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

161 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

Odin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.7 miles from Logan, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pepe's Mexican Restaurants - Matteson

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Matteson, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 275.5

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17087484400

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

1.5 mi

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rantoul, Illinois

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Matteson, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 275.5

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+17738964817

Visit website

Pepe's Mexican Restaurants - Matteson

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 275.5

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17087484400

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Hidden Manna Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 275.5

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+17082485571

Visit website

Casa amigos Mexican restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 183.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12172156053

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 298.5

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304554003

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 275.5

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+17738964817

Visit website

Solyne Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 275.5

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18477444958

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 252.6

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

Caffe Milan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 275.5

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+18154697124

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 98.3 and 319.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
98.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 57 North: Chicago
8
283.8 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
284.1 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
7
318.4 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Take the exit toward Touhy Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 42 A-B Toward Touhy Avenue
8
319.2 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Touhy Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 42B Toward Touhy Avenue West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.25 one way

$100.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $55.17 $110.34
premium $4.89 $61.85 $123.70
diesel $5.61 $70.96 $141.92

Estimated Tolls: $1.95

Tri-state Tollway (32.5 mi) $1.95

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.4 1 $33.75 $15.43
Efficient EV 80.4 0 $28.12 $12.86
EV Truck/SUV 128.6 1 $45.00 $20.57

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Logan, IL

Afternoon in Logan on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Des Plaines, IL

Afternoon in Des Plaines on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

29 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

6h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 288.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

321.4 mi in 6h 2m, mostly highway — 185.5 mi of that is on I 57.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.5 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 98.3 miles in near I 57.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 321.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 98.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Logan, IL to Des Plaines, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.

Wisconsin

283.8 mi in | ~5h 11m

About the Cities

Arriving in Des Plaines, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1852

Des Plaines is in Chicagoland. It is an inner-ring, northwest suburb of Chicago with two distinct portions: a suburban northern portion reminiscient of other, nearby northwest suburbs (including Niles, Park Ridge, and Mount Prospect), as well as a built-up southern portion with the businesses, hotels, and other amenities of the O'Hare Airport corridor (much like Rosemont, Chicago's O'Hare neighborhood, and Elk Grove Village).

Top landmarks

  • • McDonald's #1 Store Museum — former McDonald's spot

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 321.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 185.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.95 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Des Plaines, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 98.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Des Plaines, IL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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