How far is Joliet, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Joliet and Des Plaines is 36.59 miles (58.89 km).
Flight distance from Joliet, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 36.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Joliet, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 51.2 miles (82.4 km) by car.
Driving from Joliet to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
| Population | 85583 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.5251900 |
| Longitude | -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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 Joliet and Des Plaines
The distance between Joliet 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 Joliet and Des Plaines. The current time is 20:42:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 42 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 6.84 liters (1.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joliet and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joliet to Des Plaines is $6.52 (diesel $7.77).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $6.52 | $7.43 | $8.22 | $7.77 |
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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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Joliet 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.
