How far is Des Plaines, IL from Wheaton, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Wheaton is 16.29 miles (26.22 km).
Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Wheaton, IL is 16.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Wheaton, Illinois is: 26.43 miles (42.53 km) by car.
Driving from Des Plaines to Wheaton will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.
| Population | 52451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W |
| Latitude | 41.8661400 |
| Longitude | -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wheaton: West Wesley Street (-88.10701,41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Wheaton
The distance between Des Plaines and Wheaton is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 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 Wheaton. The current time is 01:53:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.53 liters (0.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Wheaton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Wheaton is $3.36 (diesel $4.01).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.36 | $3.83 | $4.24 | $4.01 |
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 Wheaton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
