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Trip from Round Lake, IL to Plainfield, IL

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Round Lake, IL, IL

Round Lake, IL

Sean Ewing

Downtown Plainfield, IL, IL

Plainfield, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Round Lake, IL to Plainfield, IL covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 355, US 12, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 355. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33 miles from Round Lake, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 66 miles, with most of the trip on I 355 and US 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 355.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 355 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 355 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 66 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 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
22.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South
8
26.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
8
33.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 355

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
8
53.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

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 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
7
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Joliet Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Joliet Road South

Towns Along This Route

Between Round Lake, IL and Plainfield, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Joliet Road South.

Saint Louis

53.9 mi in | ~1h 12m

Joliet Road South

54.1 mi in | ~1h 13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 355 20.1 mi 25m
US 12 17.3 mi 24m
IL 53 11.3 mi 14m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 7.6 mi 9m
West Belvidere Road 3.6 mi 5m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
South Cedar Lake Road 1 mi 1m
North Division Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 355 — 20.1 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake, IL and Plainfield, IL.

1

Start on North Cedar Lake Road

236 ft · 7 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
2

Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue
3

Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Lake Road
4

Turn right onto IL 120

3.6 mi · 5 min · West Belvidere Road
5

Turn left onto US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 7 sec · US 12; IL 59
7

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
8

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
9

Continue on US 12; IL 59

14 mi · 20 min · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 53 South Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 5 min · IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

7.0 mi · 9 min · IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355

20 mi · 25 min · I 355
Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet Use the slight left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 12A Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Joliet Road South Use the slight left lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 55

7.6 mi · 9 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 261 Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on IL 126

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Michigan Street

439 ft · 22 sec · Michigan Street
21

Turn left onto South Naperville Road

91 ft · 8 sec · South Naperville Road
22

Turn right onto US 30; IL 59

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Division Street
23

Turn left onto West Hazelcrest Drive

350 ft · 15 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
Use the left lane.
24

Arrive at destination

West Hazelcrest Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Round Lake, IL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 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 66 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plainfield, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Round Lake, 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 Round Lake, IL

This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Lake, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 355 for about 20.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Round Lake, IL · 46m into the drive

Downtown Palatine, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

33 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schaumburg, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Round Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plainfield, IL

The final approach into Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL.

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

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 52.4
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.02 one way

$20.05 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $11.05 $22.10
premium $4.80 $12.46 $24.92
diesel $5.64 $14.66 $29.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Round Lake, IL

Morning in Round Lake on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plainfield, IL

Morning in Plainfield on Monday

Local time

7:20 AM

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

3 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

1h 31m 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 Round Lake, IL to Plainfield, IL covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 355, US 12, IL 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Round Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.02 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 66 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.8 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Round Lake, IL and Plainfield, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Joliet Road South.

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