How far is Litchfield, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Litchfield and Des Plaines is 218.22 miles (351.18 km).
Flight distance from Litchfield, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 218.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Litchfield to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Litchfield, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 247.73 miles (398.68 km) by car.
Driving from Litchfield to Des Plaines will take approximately 03 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Litchfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6609 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°10'31"N 89°39'15"W |
| Latitude | 39.1753300 |
| Longitude | -89.6542600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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 Litchfield and Des Plaines
The distance between Litchfield and Des Plaines is 399 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 25 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 Litchfield and Des Plaines. The current time is 06:43:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.09 liters (8.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Litchfield and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Litchfield to Des Plaines is $31.53 (diesel $37.59).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $31.53 | $35.94 | $39.78 | $37.59 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Litchfield 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.
