Origin
Plainfield, IL
Morning in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainfield, IL to Orland Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainfield, IL
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Orland Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plainfield, IL to Orland Park, IL covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, McCarthy Road, South La Grange Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Naperville Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Naperville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (IL 126 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Naperville Road
Turn sharp left onto South Naperville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 126 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto IL 126 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
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 269
Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest...
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward 127th Street, Lemont
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 8
Toward 127th Street, Lemont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plainfield, IL and Orland Park, IL, road signs point toward Southwest Suburbs and Lemont.
Southwest Suburbs
11 mi in
|
~16m
Lemont
14.5 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 7 mi | 8m |
| McCarthy Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South La Grange Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 127th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Division Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Archer Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, IL and Orland Park, IL.
1
Start on West Hazelcrest Drive
309 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Hazelcrest Drive
2
Turn right onto IL 59
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Division Street
3
Turn sharp left onto South Naperville Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Naperville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Mill Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 126
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North
7
Merge onto I 55
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 269
Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 355
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 8
Toward 127th Street, Lemont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Exit 8
Toward 127th Street, Lemont
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto 127th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
127th Street
14
Turn left onto IL 171
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
15
Turn right onto McCarthy Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
McCarthy Road
16
Turn right onto US 45
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South La Grange Road
17
Arrive at destination
US 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(2.4 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Orland Park, IL
Morning in Orland Park on Friday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
42m 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 Plainfield, IL to Orland Park, IL covers 26.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, McCarthy Road, South La Grange Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Plainfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Naperville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (IL 126 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Plainfield, IL and Orland Park, IL, road signs point toward Southwest Suburbs and Lemont.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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