Current Date And Time In Potomac, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:02:16 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 721
District: Vermilion County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Potomac, a city in Illinois, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Potomac — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Potomac.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.305° N | 87.8006° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.305 | -87.8006 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 18' 18" N | 87° 48' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 18.3024' N | 87° 48.0348' W |
| City | Potomac |
| State | Illinois (State of Illinois) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Vermilion County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1840-01-01 |
| Population | 721 |
| Area (km²) | 1.25 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.48 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 576.80 /km² |
| Elevation | 204 m / 669 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.305, -87.8006 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Potomac to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Illinois.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossville | Illinois | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Bismarck | Illinois | E | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Gifford | Illinois | W | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Rankin | Illinois | NW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Oakwood | Illinois | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Hoopeston | Illinois | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Illinois, the home state of Potomac, along with each city's aerial distance from Springfield, Illinois's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 41.85° N | -87.6501° W | 179 m | 283 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aurora | 41.7606° N | -88.3201° W | 207 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rockford | 42.2711° N | -89.094° W | 218 m | 278 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joliet | 41.5252° N | -88.0834° W | 165 m | 232 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naperville | 41.7859° N | -88.1473° W | 216 m | 254 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Peoria | 40.6937° N | -89.589° W | 153 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springfield | 39.8017° N | -89.6437° W | 182 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Peoria | 40.7175° N | -89.5843° W | 193 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elgin | 42.0373° N | -88.2812° W | 227 m | 274 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waukegan | 42.3636° N | -87.8448° W | 199 m | 322 km | 🗺 View Map |
University of Illinois Willard Airport IATA: CMI 50 km (31 mi) from Potomac |
The exact GPS location of Potomac gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Illinois. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Illinois state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Potomac are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Potomac lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Potomac sits within Illinois, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Potomac for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Illinois. › Browse every city in Illinois
Coordinates for Potomac in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Potomac are latitude 40.305° and longitude -87.8006°. In directional format: 40.305° N, 87.8006° W. These coordinates mark the center of Potomac in Illinois and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Potomac is a city in Illinois, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Vermilion County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Potomac sits at: Latitude 40° 18' 18" N and Longitude 87° 48' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Potomac has a population of approximately 721 people. This is roughly 0.006% of Illinois's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Illinois.
The interactive satellite map of Potomac is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.305, -87.8006 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Potomac in Illinois. For broader context, explore the Illinois state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Potomac is University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Potomac is approximately 167 km (103 mi) from Springfield, the capital of Illinois, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Illinois.
Potomac sits at an elevation of approximately 204 meters (669 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Illinois.
The closest cities to Potomac include Rossville, Bismarck, Gifford. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Potomac, sunrise is at 04:00 AM and sunset is at 05:51 PM, giving a day length of 13h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Potomac's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Potomac is approximately 4,487 km (2,788 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,454 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Potomac — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,993 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Potomac is approximately 143 km (89 mi) W of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
