How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prospect Heights and Springfield is 181.76 miles (292.52 km).
Flight distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Springfield, IL is 181.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Prospect Heights to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 209.64 miles (337.39 km) by car.
Driving from Prospect Heights to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 22 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 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Prospect Heights and Springfield
The distance between Prospect Heights and Springfield is 337 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Springfield. The current time is 06:26:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28 liters (7.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prospect Heights and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prospect Heights to Springfield is $26.68 (diesel $31.81).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $26.68 | $30.42 | $33.67 | $31.81 |
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 Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
