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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waterloo and Des Plaines is 282.07 miles (453.94 km).

Flight distance from Waterloo, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 282.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Waterloo to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waterloo, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 318.22 miles (512.12 km) by car.

Driving from Waterloo to Des Plaines will take approximately 05 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Waterloo

City in Illinois

Population 10536
GPS Coordinates 38°20'9"N 90°8'59"W
Latitude 38.3358900
Longitude -90.1498300
Altitude 216
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 Waterloo and Des Plaines

The distance between Waterloo and Des Plaines is 512 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 41 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 Waterloo and Des Plaines. The current time is 19:37:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.51 liters (11.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Des Plaines is $40.5 (diesel $48.28).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $40.5 $46.17 $51.1 $48.28

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 Waterloo 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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