How far is Forreston, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forreston and Elgin is 66.85 miles (107.58 km).
Flight distance from Forreston, IL to Elgin, IL is 66.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Forreston to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forreston, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 76.36 miles (122.89 km) by car.
Driving from Forreston to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Forreston
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1338 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°7'34"N 89°34'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.1261400 |
| Longitude | -89.5792800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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 Forreston and Elgin
The distance between Forreston and Elgin is 123 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 21 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 Forreston and Elgin. The current time is 08:53:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.2 liters (2.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forreston and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forreston to Elgin is $9.72 (diesel $11.59).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $9.72 | $11.08 | $12.26 | $11.59 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forreston and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
