How far is Pekin, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pekin and Des Plaines is 136.29 miles (219.34 km).
Flight distance from Pekin, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 136.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Pekin to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pekin, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 173.65 miles (279.47 km) by car.
Driving from Pekin to Des Plaines will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Pekin
County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 31808 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W |
| Latitude | 40.5675400 |
| Longitude | -89.6406600 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Pekin and Des Plaines
The distance between Pekin and Des Plaines is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Pekin and Des Plaines. The current time is 23:18:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.2 liters (6.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pekin and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pekin to Des Plaines is $22.1 (diesel $26.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.1 | $25.2 | $27.89 | $26.35 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pekin 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.
