How far is Lancaster, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Des Plaines is 240.83 miles (387.58 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 240.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 285.35 miles (459.23 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1411 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'52"N 87°51'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.5478300 |
| Longitude | -87.8653100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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 Lancaster and Des Plaines
The distance between Lancaster and Des Plaines is 459 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 06 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 Lancaster and Des Plaines. The current time is 00:22:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.12 liters (10.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Des Plaines is $36.32 (diesel $43.3).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.32 | $41.4 | $45.83 | $43.3 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster 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.
