How far is Pekin, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pekin and Des Plaines is 136.29 miles (219.34 km).

Flight distance from Pekin, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 136.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Pekin to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pekin, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 173.65 miles (279.47 km) by car.

Driving from Pekin to Des Plaines will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Pekin

County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois

Population 31808
GPS Coordinates 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W
Latitude 40.5675400
Longitude -89.6406600
Altitude 153
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Pekin and Des Plaines

The distance between Pekin and Des Plaines is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Pekin and Des Plaines. The current time is 08:46:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.2 liters (6.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pekin and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pekin to Des Plaines is $22.1 (diesel $26.35).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.1 $25.2 $27.89 $26.35

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pekin 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.

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