How far is Galesburg, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galesburg and Des Plaines is 149 miles (239.8 km).
Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 149 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 196.46 miles (316.17 km) by car.
Driving from Galesburg to Des Plaines will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29803 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W |
| Latitude | 40.9478200 |
| Longitude | -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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 Galesburg and Des Plaines
The distance between Galesburg and Des Plaines is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Galesburg and Des Plaines. The current time is 05:56:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.24 liters (6.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Des Plaines is $25.01 (diesel $29.81).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.01 | $28.51 | $31.55 | $29.81 |
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 Galesburg 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.
