How far is Evanston, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Evanston and Elgin is 30.33 miles (48.82 km).
Flight distance from Evanston, IL to Elgin, IL is 30.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Evanston, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 39.12 miles (62.95 km) by car.
Driving from Evanston to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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 Evanston and Elgin
The distance between Evanston and Elgin is 63 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 41 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 Evanston and Elgin. The current time is 11:35:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.23 liters (1.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Evanston and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Evanston to Elgin is $4.98 (diesel $5.94).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $4.98 | $5.68 | $6.28 | $5.94 |
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 December 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Evanston and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
