Downers Grove to Kankakee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.2 miles 77.6 km · straight line
62.7 miles estimated 100.9 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Downers Grove from Kankakee?

The distance from Downers Grove to Kankakee is 48.2 miles (77.6 km) as the crow flies. Kankakee is located S of Downers Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.7 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Downers Grove and Kankakee. 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 Downers Grove to Kankakee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Downers Grove & Kankakee

Quick Facts

Downers Grove
41.81°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Kankakee
41.12°N, 87.86°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 516.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients