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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Joliet is 36.59 miles (58.89 km).

Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Joliet, IL is 36.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 43.56 miles (70.11 km) by car.

Driving from Des Plaines to Joliet will take approximately 00 hours 54 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 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Joliet

The distance between Des Plaines and Joliet is 70 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 46 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 Joliet. The current time is 07:31:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.82 liters (1.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Joliet is $5.54 (diesel $6.61).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $5.54 $6.32 $7 $6.61

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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