How far is Mount Prospect, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mount Prospect and Elgin is 17.76 miles (28.58 km).
Flight distance from Mount Prospect, IL to Elgin, IL is 17.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mount Prospect, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 22.96 miles (36.94 km) by car.
Driving from Mount Prospect to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 30 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 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 Mount Prospect and Elgin
The distance between Mount Prospect and Elgin is 37 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 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 Elgin. The current time is 02:10:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.07 liters (0.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Prospect and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Prospect to Elgin is $2.92 (diesel $3.48).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $2.92 | $3.33 | $3.69 | $3.48 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mount Prospect and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
