How far is Wheeling, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wheeling and Des Plaines is 7.68 miles (12.35 km).
Flight distance from Wheeling, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 7.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wheeling, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 8.91 miles (14.34 km) by car.
Driving from Wheeling to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38958 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°8'21"N 87°55'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.1391900 |
| Longitude | -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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 Wheeling and Des Plaines
The distance between Wheeling and Des Plaines is 14 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 09 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 Wheeling and Des Plaines. The current time is 02:46:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.19 liters (0.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheeling and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheeling to Des Plaines is $1.13 (diesel $1.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $1.13 | $1.29 | $1.43 | $1.35 |
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 April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheeling 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.
