Des Plaines to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

178.1 miles 286.6 km · straight line
222.6 miles estimated 358.3 km · driving distance
4h 29min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Des Plaines from Mattoon?

The distance from Des Plaines to Mattoon is 178.1 miles (286.6 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located S of Des Plaines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 222.6 miles, taking about 4h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Plaines and Mattoon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Des Plaines to Mattoon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 29min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 23min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 16min $27–$78* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Plaines & Mattoon

Quick Facts

Des Plaines
42.03°N, 87.88°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 139.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients