How far is Highland Park, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Highland Park and Des Plaines is 11.1 miles (17.86 km).
Flight distance from Highland Park, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 11.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Highland Park, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 16.08 miles (25.88 km) by car.
Driving from Highland Park to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29427 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°10'54"N 87°48'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.1816900 |
| Longitude | -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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 Highland Park and Des Plaines
The distance between Highland Park and Des Plaines is 26 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Highland Park and Des Plaines. The current time is 20:14:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.15 liters (0.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highland Park and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highland Park to Des Plaines is $2.05 (diesel $2.44).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $2.05 | $2.33 | $2.58 | $2.44 |
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 Park 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.
