How far is North Chicago, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between North Chicago and Des Plaines is 20.31 miles (32.68 km).
Flight distance from North Chicago, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 20.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from North Chicago, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 26.27 miles (42.28 km) by car.
Driving from North Chicago to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.
#1 North Chicago
City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
| Population | 29639 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'32"N 87°50'28"W |
| Latitude | 42.3255800 |
| Longitude | -87.8411800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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 North Chicago and Des Plaines
The distance between North Chicago and Des Plaines is 42 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 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 North Chicago and Des Plaines. The current time is 03:14:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.51 liters (0.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Chicago and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Chicago to Des Plaines is $3.34 (diesel $3.99).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.34 | $3.81 | $4.22 | $3.99 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North Chicago 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.
