How far is Upper Alton, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Upper Alton and Des Plaines is 246.41 miles (396.56 km).

Flight distance from Upper Alton, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 246.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Upper Alton to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Upper Alton, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 286.9 miles (461.72 km) by car.

Driving from Upper Alton to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 35 minutes.

#1 Upper Alton

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Population 29251
GPS Coordinates 38°54'41"N 90°9'2"W
Latitude 38.9114400
Longitude -90.1506600
Altitude 166
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 Upper Alton and Des Plaines

The distance between Upper Alton and Des Plaines is 462 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 07 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 Upper Alton and Des Plaines. The current time is 21:30:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.32 liters (10.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Upper Alton and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Upper Alton to Des Plaines is $36.52 (diesel $43.53).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $36.52 $41.63 $46.07 $43.53

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Upper Alton 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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