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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Grafton and Des Plaines is 250.41 miles (402.99 km).

Flight distance from Grafton, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 250.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Grafton to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Grafton, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 298.1 miles (479.74 km) by car.

Driving from Grafton to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Grafton

Town in Illinois, United States

Population 691
GPS Coordinates 38°58'12"N 90°25'53"W
Latitude 38.9700500
Longitude -90.4315000
Altitude 137
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 Grafton and Des Plaines

The distance between Grafton and Des Plaines is 480 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 19 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 Grafton and Des Plaines. The current time is 13:09:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.82 liters (10.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grafton and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grafton to Des Plaines is $37.94 (diesel $45.23).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $37.94 $43.25 $47.87 $45.23

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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