How far is Elk Grove, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elk Grove and Des Plaines is 3.43 miles (5.53 km).

Flight distance from Elk Grove, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 3.43 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elk Grove, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 4.94 miles (7.94 km) by car.

Driving from Elk Grove to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 12 minutes.

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#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population 31831
GPS Coordinates 42°0'26"N 87°56'25"W
Latitude 42.0072500
Longitude -87.9403400
Altitude 204
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 Elk Grove and Des Plaines

The distance between Elk Grove and Des Plaines is 8 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 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 Elk Grove and Des Plaines. The current time is 22:13:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.66 liters (0.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elk Grove and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Grove to Des Plaines is $0.63 (diesel $0.75).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $0.63 $0.72 $0.79 $0.75

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elk Grove 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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