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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Des Plaines, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Genoa City, WI.

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

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

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

Towns on the route from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL include McHenry, Round Lake Beach, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL, 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: 235.

Genoa City, WI Des Plaines, IL

Distance: 46 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL takes about 1 h 10 min via US 12; IL 59. The distance is 46 mi. The straight-line distance is 40 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Johnsburg, IL, Third Lake, IL, Inverness, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL, Mount Prospect, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 46 mi

1 Depart right onto Partridge Parkway 172 yd
2 Turn left onto Pintail Place 157 yd
3 Turn right onto Bluebill Lane 121 yd
4 Turn left onto Hunters Ridge Drive 152 yd
5 Turn left onto Carter Street 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto County Highway H 1 mi
7 Continue straight 4 mi
8 Continue left 13 mi
9 Continue straight 2 mi
10 Continue straight 1 mi
11 Continue straight 1 mi
12 Continue straight 2 mi
13 Continue straight 2 mi

14 Continue straight 23 mi
15 Turn right onto Graceland Avenue 2 mi
16 Turn right onto Oakwood Avenue 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Webster Lane 174 yd
18 Arrive right onto Webster Lane

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

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Charging points along the way

235 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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Des Plaines, IL → Rosemont, IL5 mi · 10 min Des Plaines, IL → Elk Grove Village, IL7 mi · 15 min Des Plaines, IL → Mount Prospect, IL4 mi · 10 min Des Plaines, IL → Niles, IL6 mi · 15 min Des Plaines, IL → Calumet City, IL42 mi · 1 h 5 min Des Plaines, IL → Prospect Heights, IL7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Genoa City, WI, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Genoa City, WI, {fromState} and Des Plaines, IL, {toState} is 46 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Genoa City, WI, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Genoa City, WI, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Genoa City, WI, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Genoa City, WI, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState} covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Des Plaines, IL from Genoa City, WI?: Des Plaines, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Genoa City, WI.
Which roads does the route from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL follow?: The drive from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL mainly follows US 12.
Which towns do you pass between Genoa City, WI and Des Plaines, IL?: Towns on the route from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL include McHenry, Round Lake Beach, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect.
Are there charging stations between Genoa City, WI and Des Plaines, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Genoa City, WI to Des Plaines, IL, 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: 235.

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