How far is Des Plaines, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Arlington Heights is 6.27 miles (10.09 km).

Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is 6.27 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Arlington Heights, Illinois is: 6.77 miles (10.9 km) by car.

Driving from Des Plaines to Arlington Heights will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population 75101
GPS Coordinates 42°5'18"N 87°58'50"W
Latitude 42.0883600
Longitude -87.9806300
Altitude 214
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Arlington Heights

The distance between Des Plaines and Arlington Heights is 11 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Des Plaines and Arlington Heights. The current time is 05:26:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.9 liters (0.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Arlington Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Arlington Heights is $0.86 (diesel $1.03).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $0.86 $0.98 $1.09 $1.03

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 December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Des Plaines and Arlington Heights (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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