How far is Harrisburg, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Harrisburg and Elgin is 297.34 miles (478.52 km).
Flight distance from Harrisburg, IL to Elgin, IL is 297.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Harrisburg to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Harrisburg, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 381.71 miles (614.3 km) by car.
Driving from Harrisburg to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Harrisburg
County seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 8404 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'18"N 88°32'26"W |
| Latitude | 37.7383800 |
| Longitude | -88.5406100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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 Harrisburg and Elgin
The distance between Harrisburg and Elgin is 614 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 49 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 Harrisburg and Elgin. The current time is 04:11:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.99 liters (13.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harrisburg and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harrisburg to Elgin is $48.58 (diesel $57.92).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $48.58 | $55.39 | $61.3 | $57.92 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harrisburg and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
