How far is Carbondale, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Des Plaines is 305.79 miles (492.13 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 305.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 348.4 miles (560.69 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Des Plaines will take approximately 05 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W |
| Latitude | 37.7272700 |
| Longitude | -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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 Carbondale and Des Plaines
The distance between Carbondale and Des Plaines is 561 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 13 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 Carbondale and Des Plaines. The current time is 10:07:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.54 liters (12.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Des Plaines is $44.34 (diesel $52.86).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $44.34 | $50.55 | $55.95 | $52.86 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale 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.
