How far is Independence, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Des Plaines is 230.25 miles (370.56 km).
Flight distance from Independence, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 230.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Independence to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 279.53 miles (449.86 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1044 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'53"N 90°47'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.5314400 |
| Longitude | -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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 Independence and Des Plaines
The distance between Independence and Des Plaines is 450 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 59 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 Independence and Des Plaines. The current time is 08:30:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.34 liters (9.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Des Plaines is $35.58 (diesel $42.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.58 | $40.56 | $44.89 | $42.41 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence 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.
