Origin
Des Plaines, IL
Morning in Des Plaines on Sunday
Local time
11:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Des Plaines, IL to Venetian Village, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Plaines, IL
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Trip Overview
Des Plaines to Venetian Village is 34.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Tri-State Tollway and Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, and is primarily a surface road experience. It's a straightforward trip that's ideal for a quick local excursion. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays for this one.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| Grand Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Des Plaines River Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Golf Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Granada Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Genoa Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Engle Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nathan Hale Drive North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 23.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines, IL and Venetian Village, IL.
1
Start on Henry Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Henry Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Des Plaines River Road
3
Turn right onto IL 58
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Golf Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 294
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Exit 8
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork
289 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 8A
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Exit 8A
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
11
Turn straight onto IL 132
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Granada Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Granada Boulevard
13
Turn right onto West Genoa Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Genoa Avenue
14
Continue on Nathan Hale Drive North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Nathan Hale Drive North
15
Turn right onto West Engle Drive
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Engle Drive
16
Arrive at destination
West Engle Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Des Plaines, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 58 / East Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / East Golf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 294 North Toll: Wisconsin
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B-A
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
9
27.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.40
Tri-state Tollway
(23.3 mi)
$1.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Venetian Village, IL
Morning in Venetian Village on Sunday
Local time
11:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Areas Of Frost
WSW 5 mph
1% chance
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
18 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll spend your entire 48 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on any single road is 23.3 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition from one local road to the next.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.6 miles in near IL 58 / East Golf 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 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (IL 58 / East Golf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 48m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.40 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.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 Venetian Village, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 1.6 miles (IL 58 / East Golf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Venetian Village, 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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