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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jackson and Des Plaines is 229.18 miles (368.83 km).

Flight distance from Jackson, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 229.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Jackson to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jackson, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 279.94 miles (450.52 km) by car.

Driving from Jackson to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.

#1 Jackson

County in Illinois, United States

Population 18488
GPS Coordinates 38°43'16"N 87°39'1"W
Latitude 38.7211600
Longitude -87.6503000
Altitude 144
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 Jackson and Des Plaines

The distance between Jackson and Des Plaines is 451 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 00 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 Jackson and Des Plaines. The current time is 08:58:37.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.39 liters (9.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Des Plaines is $35.63 (diesel $42.48).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $35.63 $40.62 $44.96 $42.48

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 Jackson 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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