How far is it from Wayne, IL, to Des Plaines, IL, ?

The distance between Wayne, IL, and Des Plaines, IL, is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wayne, IL, to Des Plaines, IL, ?

The drive from Wayne, IL, to Des Plaines, IL, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Wayne, IL, to Des Plaines, IL, ?

The fastest route from Wayne, IL, to Des Plaines, IL, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Des Plaines, IL from Wayne, IL?

Des Plaines, IL lies roughly to the east of Wayne, IL.

Are there charging stations between Wayne, IL and Des Plaines, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wayne, IL 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: 236.

Wayne, IL Des Plaines, IL

Distance: 28 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Wayne, IL to Des Plaines, IL takes about 45 min via I 90. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 28 mi

1 Depart right onto West Army Trail Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Powis Road 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto West Stearns Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Munger Road 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Naperville Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto West Bartlett Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto South Sutton Road 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto New Sutton Road 3 mi
9 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 14 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 96 yd
13 Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road 1 mi

14 Turn right onto West Oakton Street 1 mi
15 Continue right onto West Oakton Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto East Oakton Street 1 mi
17 Turn left onto South Wolf Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto East Algonquin Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Webster Lane 1 mi
20 Arrive left onto Webster Lane

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The return trip from Des Plaines, IL to Wayne, IL covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

236 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
Hanover ParkCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1470 Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park, IL, 60133350 kW

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Des Plaines, IL → Rosemont, IL5 mi · 10 min Des Plaines, IL → Mount Prospect, IL4 mi · 10 min Des Plaines, IL → Lake Bluff, IL24 mi · 35 min Des Plaines, IL → Calumet City, IL42 mi · 1 h 5 min Des Plaines, IL → Lynwood, IL51 mi · 1 h 10 min Des Plaines, IL → Niles, IL6 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Wayne, IL, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Wayne, IL, {fromState} and Des Plaines, IL, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wayne, IL, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Wayne, IL, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Wayne, IL, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Wayne, IL, {fromState} to Des Plaines, IL, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Des Plaines, IL from Wayne, IL?: Des Plaines, IL lies roughly to the east of Wayne, IL.
Are there charging stations between Wayne, IL and Des Plaines, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wayne, IL 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: 236.

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