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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Watseka and Des Plaines is 87.2 miles (140.33 km).

Flight distance from Watseka, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 87.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Watseka to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Watseka, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 107.52 miles (173.04 km) by car.

Driving from Watseka to Des Plaines will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Watseka

City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States

Population 4694
GPS Coordinates 40°46'34"N 87°44'11"W
Latitude 40.7761500
Longitude -87.7364200
Altitude 193
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 Watseka and Des Plaines

The distance between Watseka and Des Plaines is 173 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 55 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 Watseka and Des Plaines. The current time is 11:33:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.36 liters (3.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watseka and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watseka to Des Plaines is $13.69 (diesel $16.31).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $13.69 $15.6 $17.27 $16.31

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 Watseka 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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