How far is Highwood, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Highwood and Des Plaines is 12.11 miles (19.49 km).
Flight distance from Highwood, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 12.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Highwood, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 17.79 miles (28.63 km) by car.
Driving from Highwood to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Highwood
City in Illinois
| Population | 5301 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°11'59"N 87°48'33"W |
| Latitude | 42.1997500 |
| Longitude | -87.8092300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Des Plaines: Henry Avenue (-87.883408,42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time Between Highwood and Des Plaines
The distance between Highwood and Des Plaines is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Highwood and Des Plaines. The current time is 03:55:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.38 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highwood and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highwood to Des Plaines is $2.26 (diesel $2.7).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $2.26 | $2.58 | $2.86 | $2.7 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Highwood 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.
