How far is Metropolis, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Metropolis and Des Plaines is 340.33 miles (547.71 km).
Flight distance from Metropolis, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 340.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Metropolis to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 380.01 miles (611.57 km) by car.
Driving from Metropolis to Des Plaines will take approximately 06 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Metropolis
Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants
| Population | 5885 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°9'4"N 88°43'55"W |
| Latitude | 37.1511700 |
| Longitude | -88.7320000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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 Metropolis and Des Plaines
The distance between Metropolis and Des Plaines is 612 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 47 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 Metropolis and Des Plaines. The current time is 10:23:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.76 liters (13.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metropolis and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metropolis to Des Plaines is $48.37 (diesel $57.66).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $48.37 | $55.14 | $61.03 | $57.66 |
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 14, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metropolis 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.
