How far is Highland, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Highland and Des Plaines is 246.25 miles (396.3 km).

Flight distance from Highland, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 246.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Highland to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Highland, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 284.15 miles (457.29 km) by car.

Driving from Highland to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Highland

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population 10017
GPS Coordinates 38°44'22"N 89°40'16"W
Latitude 38.7394900
Longitude -89.6712000
Altitude 161
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Highland and Des Plaines

The distance between Highland and Des Plaines is 457 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 04 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 Highland and Des Plaines. The current time is 12:13:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.96 liters (10.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highland and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highland to Des Plaines is $36.17 (diesel $43.12).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $36.17 $41.23 $45.63 $43.12

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Highland 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.

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