How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prospect Heights and Chicago is 22.48 miles (36.18 km).
Flight distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Chicago, IL is 22.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 30.02 miles (48.31 km) by car.
Driving from Prospect Heights to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15702 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°5'43"N 87°56'15"W |
| Latitude | 42.0953000 |
| Longitude | -87.9375700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Prospect Heights and Chicago
The distance between Prospect Heights and Chicago is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Prospect Heights and Chicago. The current time is 00:40:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.01 liters (1.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prospect Heights and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prospect Heights to Chicago is $3.82 (diesel $4.55).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.82 | $4.36 | $4.82 | $4.55 |
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 May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prospect Heights and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
