How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prospect Heights and Elgin is 18.08 miles (29.09 km).
Flight distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Elgin, IL is 18.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 24.68 miles (39.71 km) by car.
Driving from Prospect Heights to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 32 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 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
| Population | 110196 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0372500 |
| Longitude | -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elgin: East Chicago Street (-88.281194,42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Prospect Heights and Elgin
The distance between Prospect Heights and Elgin is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Elgin. The current time is 03:43:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.3 liters (0.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prospect Heights and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prospect Heights to Elgin is $3.14 (diesel $3.74).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.14 | $3.58 | $3.96 | $3.74 |
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 Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
