How far is Sterling, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Des Plaines is 94.73 miles (152.45 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 94.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Sterling to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 114.9 miles (184.91 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Des Plaines will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Sterling
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14313 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W |
| Latitude | 41.7886400 |
| Longitude | -89.6962200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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 Sterling and Des Plaines
The distance between Sterling and Des Plaines is 185 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 03 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 Sterling and Des Plaines. The current time is 18:55:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.35 liters (4.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Des Plaines is $14.62 (diesel $17.43).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $14.62 | $16.67 | $18.45 | $17.43 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling 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.
