How far is Alton, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Des Plaines is 248.53 miles (399.98 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 248.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Alton to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 289.2 miles (465.42 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26049 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°53'26"N 90°11'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.8906000 |
| Longitude | -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
| Population | 58179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.0333600 |
| Longitude | -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Plaines: Henry Avenue (-87.883408,42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alton and Des Plaines
The distance between Alton and Des Plaines is 465 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alton and Des Plaines. The current time is 05:05:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.63 liters (10.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Des Plaines is $36.81 (diesel $43.88).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.81 | $41.96 | $46.44 | $43.88 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Des Plaines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
