How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prospect Heights and Des Plaines is 5.1 miles (8.21 km).
Flight distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 5.1 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 5.67 miles (9.13 km) by car.
Driving from Prospect Heights to Des Plaines will take approximately 00 hours 12 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 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 Prospect Heights and Des Plaines
The distance between Prospect Heights and Des Plaines is 9 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 06 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 Des Plaines. The current time is 11:36:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.76 liters (0.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prospect Heights and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prospect Heights to Des Plaines is $0.72 (diesel $0.86).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $0.72 | $0.82 | $0.91 | $0.86 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prospect Heights 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.
