How far is Mount Prospect, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mount Prospect and Des Plaines is 3.59 miles (5.77 km).
Flight distance from Mount Prospect, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 3.59 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mount Prospect, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 4 miles (6.44 km) by car.
Driving from Mount Prospect to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Mount Prospect
Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 53299 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°3'59"N 87°56'14"W |
| Latitude | 42.0664200 |
| Longitude | -87.9372900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
| Population | 58179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.0333600 |
| Longitude | -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Plaines: Henry Avenue (-87.883408,42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time Between Mount Prospect and Des Plaines
The distance between Mount Prospect and Des Plaines is 6 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 04 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 Mount Prospect and Des Plaines. The current time is 19:24:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.53 liters (0.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Prospect and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Prospect to Des Plaines is $0.51 (diesel $0.61).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $0.51 | $0.58 | $0.64 | $0.61 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mount Prospect and Des Plaines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
