Des Plaines to Palos Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

23.5 miles 37.8 km · straight line
30.5 miles estimated 49.1 km · driving distance
37min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
172° S bearing direction

How far is Des Plaines from Palos Hills?

The distance from Des Plaines to Palos Hills is 23.5 miles (37.8 km) as the crow flies. Palos Hills is located S of Des Plaines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 30.5 miles, taking about 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Plaines and Palos Hills. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Des Plaines to Palos Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Des Plaines & Palos Hills

Quick Facts

Des Plaines
42.03°N, 87.88°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Palos Hills
41.70°N, 87.82°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients