How far is Effingham, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Effingham and Des Plaines is 204.25 miles (328.7 km).
Flight distance from Effingham, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 204.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Effingham to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Effingham, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 226.65 miles (364.76 km) by car.
Driving from Effingham to Des Plaines will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Effingham
City in Illinois
| Population | 12601 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°7'12"N 88°32'36"W |
| Latitude | 39.1200400 |
| Longitude | -88.5433800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Effingham and Des Plaines
The distance between Effingham and Des Plaines is 365 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 03 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 Effingham and Des Plaines. The current time is 04:59:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.27 liters (8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Effingham and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Effingham to Des Plaines is $28.85 (diesel $34.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $28.85 | $32.89 | $36.4 | $34.39 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Effingham 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.
