There are
89 mi
from Des Plaines, IL to Waukesha, WI
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 hour 50 mins to go from Des Plaines, Illinois to Waukesha, Wisconsin.
The flight distance (direct flight from Des Plaines, IL to Waukesha, WI) is 69.88 mi.
89 mi = 142.96 kms