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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Highwood and Des Plaines is 12.11 miles (19.49 km).

Flight distance from Highwood, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 12.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Highwood, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 17.79 miles (28.63 km) by car.

Driving from Highwood to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Highwood

City in Illinois

Population 5301
GPS Coordinates 42°11'59"N 87°48'33"W
Latitude 42.1997500
Longitude -87.8092300
Altitude 206
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 Highwood and Des Plaines

The distance between Highwood and Des Plaines is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Highwood and Des Plaines. The current time is 07:16:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.38 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highwood and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highwood to Des Plaines is $2.26 (diesel $2.7).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.26 $2.58 $2.86 $2.7

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 Highwood 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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