How far is Athens, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Elgin is 161.99 miles (260.69 km).
Flight distance from Athens, IL to Elgin, IL is 161.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Athens to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 211.69 miles (340.68 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Athens
City in Menard County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1893 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'39"N 89°43'26"W |
| Latitude | 39.9608800 |
| Longitude | -89.7239900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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 Athens and Elgin
The distance between Athens and Elgin is 341 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 Athens and Elgin. The current time is 04:58:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.28 liters (7.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Elgin is $26.94 (diesel $32.12).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $26.94 | $30.72 | $33.99 | $32.12 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
