How far is Macon, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Macon and Des Plaines is 170.56 miles (274.49 km).
Flight distance from Macon, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 170.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Macon to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Macon, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 200.79 miles (323.14 km) by car.
Driving from Macon to Des Plaines will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Macon
City in Illinois
| Population | 1102 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'46"N 88°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 39.7128200 |
| Longitude | -88.9970200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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 Macon and Des Plaines
The distance between Macon and Des Plaines is 323 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Macon and Des Plaines. The current time is 22:49:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.82 liters (7.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Macon and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Macon to Des Plaines is $25.56 (diesel $30.47).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.56 | $29.13 | $32.24 | $30.47 |
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 Macon 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.
