How far is Fairfield, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfield and Des Plaines is 253.74 miles (408.36 km).
Flight distance from Fairfield, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 253.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfield, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 277.86 miles (447.17 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfield to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Fairfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4889 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'44"N 88°21'35"W |
| Latitude | 38.3789400 |
| Longitude | -88.3597700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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 Fairfield and Des Plaines
The distance between Fairfield and Des Plaines is 447 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 58 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 Fairfield and Des Plaines. The current time is 11:40:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.11 liters (9.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Des Plaines is $35.37 (diesel $42.16).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.37 | $40.32 | $44.62 | $42.16 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfield 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.
