How far is it from Des Plaines, IL, to Genoa City, WI, ?

The distance between Des Plaines, IL, and Genoa City, WI, is 46 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines, IL, to Genoa City, WI, ?

The drive from Des Plaines, IL, to Genoa City, WI, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Des Plaines, IL, to Genoa City, WI, ?

The fastest route from Des Plaines, IL, to Genoa City, WI, covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Genoa City, WI from Des Plaines, IL?

Genoa City, WI lies roughly to the north-west of Des Plaines, IL.

Which roads does the route from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI follow?

The drive from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI mainly follows US 12.

Which towns do you pass between Des Plaines, IL and Genoa City, WI?

Towns on the route from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI include Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, McHenry.

Are there charging stations between Des Plaines, IL and Genoa City, WI?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI, including BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL) (350 kW); Chase Bank - 4223 N Harlem Ave (350 kW); Chase Bank - 4653 W Higgins Road (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 231.

Des Plaines, IL Genoa City, WI

Distance: 46 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI takes about 1 h 10 min via US 12. The distance is 46 mi. The straight-line distance is 40 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mount Prospect, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL, South Barrington, IL, Third Lake, IL, Johnsburg, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 46 mi

1 Depart left onto Webster Lane 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto East Thacker Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto South Wolf Road 1 mi
4 Continue right onto North Wolf Road 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout right onto North Wolf Road 67 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto North Wolf Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Rand Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto East Rand Road 23 mi
9 Continue straight 2 mi
10 Continue straight 13 mi
11 Continue right 4 mi
12 Turn straight 1 mi
13 Turn right onto South Carter Street 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Hunters Ridge Drive 152 yd
15 Turn right onto Bluebill Lane 121 yd
16 Turn left onto Pintail Place 157 yd
17 Turn right onto Partridge Parkway 172 yd
18 Arrive left onto Partridge Parkway

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The return trip from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL covers roughly the same distance, 46 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

231 chargers

BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 790 W MAIN ST, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047350 kW
Chase Bank - 4223 N Harlem AveCCS, CHAdeMO · 4223 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL, 60706350 kW
Chase Bank - 4653 W Higgins RoadCCS · 4653 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192350 kW
Colony SquareCCS, CHAdeMO · 2300 S Elmhurst Rd # 2364, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056350 kW
Macerich Fashion Outlets of Chicago (Rosemont, IL)CCS · 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, 60018350 kW

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Genoa City, WI → Capron, IL27 mi · 45 min Genoa City, WI → Twin Lakes, WI6 mi · 15 min Genoa City, WI → Waterford, WI25 mi · 45 min Genoa City, WI → Prairie Grove, IL19 mi · 35 min Genoa City, WI → Harvard, IL20 mi · 35 min Genoa City, WI → Crystal Lake, IL25 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Des Plaines, IL, {fromState} to Genoa City, WI, {toState}?: The distance between Des Plaines, IL, {fromState} and Genoa City, WI, {toState} is 46 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Des Plaines, IL, {fromState} to Genoa City, WI, {toState}?: The drive from Des Plaines, IL, {fromState} to Genoa City, WI, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Des Plaines, IL, {fromState} to Genoa City, WI, {toState}?: The fastest route from Des Plaines, IL, {fromState} to Genoa City, WI, {toState} covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Genoa City, WI from Des Plaines, IL?: Genoa City, WI lies roughly to the north-west of Des Plaines, IL.
Which roads does the route from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI follow?: The drive from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI mainly follows US 12.
Which towns do you pass between Des Plaines, IL and Genoa City, WI?: Towns on the route from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI include Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, McHenry.
Are there charging stations between Des Plaines, IL and Genoa City, WI?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Plaines, IL to Genoa City, WI, including BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL) (350 kW); Chase Bank - 4223 N Harlem Ave (350 kW); Chase Bank - 4653 W Higgins Road (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 231.

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