Origin
Bensenville, IL
Late night in Bensenville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
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Des Plaines, IL
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Trip Overview
Bensenville, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 8.2 miles and takes about 16m via South York Road, East Oakton Street, and South Mount Prospect Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within the Midwest region and Illinois. Expect a straightforward drive on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick transfer or to connect between nearby points in the area. You won't encounter any highway driving, so plan for a connected trip through local communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South York Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Oakton Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Mount Prospect Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Algonquin Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| White Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South York Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Des Plaines, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn left onto South York Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
5
Turn right onto IL 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mount Prospect Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto East Oakton Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Oakton Street
8
Turn left onto US 12; US 45
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lee Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Algonquin Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Algonquin Road
10
Turn left onto White Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
White Street
11
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
Henry Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Henry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South York Road
Turn left onto South York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 72 / West Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto IL 72 / West Touhy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Mount Prospect Road
Turn left onto South Mount Prospect Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 12; US 45 / Lee Street
Turn left onto US 12; US 45 / Lee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Des Plaines, IL
Late night in Des Plaines on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway segments at all. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road is 2.7 miles on South York Road. You'll be navigating through local streets, so be prepared for typical urban or suburban traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. The route involves multiple road changes as you utilize South York Road, East Oakton Street, and South Mount Prospect Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on South York Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Green Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (IL 72 / West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 16m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on South York Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (IL 72 / West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Des Plaines, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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