How far is Palatine, IL from Prospect Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Palatine, IL to Prospect Heights, IL is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palatine and Prospect Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palatine and Prospect Heights.
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Start on East Palatine Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Palatine Road
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Continue on Palatine Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palatine Road
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Turn slight right onto East Rand Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Camp McDonald Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Camp McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Camp McDonald Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palatine and Prospect Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Palatine Road
Start on East Palatine Road
1.59 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palatine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palatine to Prospect Heights?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Palatine and 2.7 miles from Prospect Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palatine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington Heights.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palatine and Prospect Heights. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.15 km).
#1 Palatine
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 66,830 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103000, -88.0342400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,702 |
| Coordinates | 42.0953000, -87.9375700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect Heights (-87.93757, 42.0953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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