How far is Dixon, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dixon and Des Plaines is 83.13 miles (133.78 km).
Flight distance from Dixon, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 83.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Dixon to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dixon, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 101.18 miles (162.83 km) by car.
Driving from Dixon to Des Plaines will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Dixon
City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14927 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°50'20"N 89°28'46"W |
| Latitude | 41.8389200 |
| Longitude | -89.4795500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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 Dixon and Des Plaines
The distance between Dixon and Des Plaines is 163 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 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 Dixon and Des Plaines. The current time is 04:14:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.52 liters (3.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dixon and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dixon to Des Plaines is $12.88 (diesel $15.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $12.88 | $14.68 | $16.25 | $15.35 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dixon 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.
