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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Champaign is 133.77 miles (215.28 km).

Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Champaign, IL is 133.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Des Plaines to Champaign with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 152.86 miles (246 km) by car.

Driving from Des Plaines to Champaign will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.

Population 89390
GPS Coordinates 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W
Latitude 40.1164200
Longitude -88.2433800
Altitude 225
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Champaign

The distance between Des Plaines and Champaign is 246 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 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 Des Plaines and Champaign. The current time is 03:25:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.42 liters (5.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Champaign is $19.46 (diesel $23.19).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $19.46 $22.18 $24.55 $23.19

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 Des Plaines and Champaign (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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