How far is Granite City, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Granite City and Des Plaines is 259.24 miles (417.21 km).
Flight distance from Granite City, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 259.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Granite City to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Granite City, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 296 miles (476.36 km) by car.
Driving from Granite City to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25662 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'5"N 90°8'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.7014400 |
| Longitude | -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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 Granite City and Des Plaines
The distance between Granite City and Des Plaines is 476 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 17 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 Granite City and Des Plaines. The current time is 14:09:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.54 liters (10.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Granite City and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Granite City to Des Plaines is $37.67 (diesel $44.91).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.67 | $42.95 | $47.53 | $44.91 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Granite City 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.
