How far is Chicago, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chicago and Des Plaines is 17.44 miles (28.07 km).

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 17.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 20.78 miles (33.44 km) by car.

Driving from Chicago to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Des Plaines

The distance between Chicago and Des Plaines is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 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 Chicago and Des Plaines. The current time is 01:07:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.78 liters (0.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Des Plaines is $2.64 (diesel $3.15).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.64 $3.02 $3.34 $3.15

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago 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.

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