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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Des Plaines is 241.91 miles (389.32 km).

Flight distance from Salem, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 241.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Salem to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 271.97 miles (437.7 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Des Plaines will take approximately 04 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in Illinois

Population 6952
GPS Coordinates 38°37'37"N 88°56'44"W
Latitude 38.6269900
Longitude -88.9456200
Altitude 165
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 Salem and Des Plaines

The distance between Salem and Des Plaines is 438 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 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 Salem and Des Plaines. The current time is 06:24:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.33 liters (9.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Des Plaines is $34.62 (diesel $41.27).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $34.62 $39.46 $43.68 $41.27

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem 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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