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Trip from Worth, IL to Des Plaines, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.6 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Worth, IL, IL

Worth, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Des Plaines, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worth, IL to Des Plaines, IL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Harlem Avenue, South Des Plaines River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.63 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14.8 miles from Worth, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 29.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 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 14.8 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.

Route Complexity 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
14.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.5 mi into trip | ~35m 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
6
26.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Touhy Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 42 A-B Toward Touhy Avenue
7
27.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Touhy Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Touhy Avenue West
8
27.3 mi into trip | ~36m 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

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 Worth, IL to Des Plaines, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Touhy Avenue West along the way.

Touhy Avenue West

27.2 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 23.4 mi 29m
Harlem Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
South Des Plaines River Road 1.7 mi 3m
West 95th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Henry Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
East Touhy Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 23.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 43

2.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
2

Turn right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
3

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West 95th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 294

12 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

12 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 42 A-B Toward Touhy Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 42 A-B Toward Touhy Avenue
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Touhy Avenue West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 42B Toward Touhy Avenue West Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

325 ft · 7 sec · East Touhy Avenue
12

Turn slight right

339 ft · 9 sec
13

Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Des Plaines River Road
14

Turn left onto Henry Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Henry Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

Henry Avenue

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 14.8 miles from Worth, IL, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 29.6 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.8 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Worth, IL.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worth, IL

This is one driving day of about 29.6 miles and 41m.

At 29.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 23.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.8 mi from Worth, IL · 20m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Glenview, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elmhurst, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Worth, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Des Plaines, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Des Plaines, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.63 one way

$9.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.08 $10.16
premium $4.89 $5.70 $11.39
diesel $5.61 $6.54 $13.07

Estimated Tolls: $1.40

Tri-state Tollway (23.4 mi) $1.40

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

$5

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Worth, IL

Night in Worth on Wednesday

Local time

10:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Des Plaines, IL

Night in Des Plaines on Wednesday

Local time

10:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

25 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

41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Worth, IL to Des Plaines, IL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Harlem Avenue, South Des Plaines River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Worth, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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 9 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Worth, IL to Des Plaines, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Touhy Avenue West along the way.

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