Buffalo Grove to Mount Prospect: Road Trip Guide & Distance

6 miles 9.6 km · straight line
7.8 miles estimated 12.5 km · driving distance
9min estimated drive time
$1 - $1 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
169° S bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Mount Prospect?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Mount Prospect is 6 miles (9.6 km) as the crow flies. Mount Prospect is located S of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 7.8 miles, taking about 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove to Mount Prospect

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9min $1 - $1 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Mount Prospect

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°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 2 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients