Aurora, Illinois to Mount Prospect: Road Trip Guide & Distance

28.9 miles 46.5 km · straight line
37.6 miles estimated 60.5 km · driving distance
45min estimated drive time
$4 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Mount Prospect?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Mount Prospect is 28.9 miles (46.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Prospect is located NE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 37.6 miles, taking about 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Mount Prospect. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aurora, Illinois to Mount Prospect

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45min $4 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Mount Prospect

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Mount Prospect
42.07°N, 87.94°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 861.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients