How far is Ford Heights, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ford Heights and Des Plaines is 39.39 miles (63.39 km).

Flight distance from Ford Heights, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 39.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ford Heights, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 51.02 miles (82.11 km) by car.

Driving from Ford Heights to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Ford Heights

Village in United States of America

Population 2647
GPS Coordinates 41°30'23"N 87°35'30"W
Latitude 41.5064200
Longitude -87.5917100
Altitude 202
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 Ford Heights and Des Plaines

The distance between Ford Heights and Des Plaines is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Ford Heights and Des Plaines. The current time is 05:17:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.81 liters (1.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ford Heights and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ford Heights to Des Plaines is $6.49 (diesel $7.74).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $6.49 $7.4 $8.19 $7.74

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 May 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ford Heights 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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