Des Plaines to Newark, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.5 miles 509.4 km · straight line
379.8 miles estimated 611.3 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Des Plaines from Newark, Ohio?

The distance from Des Plaines to Newark, Ohio is 316.5 miles (509.4 km) as the crow flies. Newark, Ohio is located ESE of Des Plaines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.8 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Des Plaines in Illinois and Newark, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Plaines and Newark, Ohio. 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 Newark, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Plaines & Newark, Ohio

Quick Facts

Des Plaines
42.03°N, 87.88°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Newark, Ohio
40.06°N, 82.40°W
America/New_York
254m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients