How far is Elk Grove, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elk Grove and Des Plaines is 3.43 miles (5.53 km).
Flight distance from Elk Grove, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 3.43 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elk Grove, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 4.94 miles (7.94 km) by car.
Driving from Elk Grove to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31831 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'26"N 87°56'25"W |
| Latitude | 42.0072500 |
| Longitude | -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Elk Grove and Des Plaines
The distance between Elk Grove and Des Plaines is 8 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 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 Elk Grove and Des Plaines. The current time is 03:52:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.66 liters (0.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elk Grove and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Grove to Des Plaines is $0.63 (diesel $0.75).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $0.63 | $0.72 | $0.79 | $0.75 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elk Grove 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.
