How far is Highland Park, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Highland Park and Elgin is 26.59 miles (42.79 km).
Flight distance from Highland Park, IL to Elgin, IL is 26.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Highland Park, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 43.9 miles (70.66 km) by car.
Driving from Highland Park to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29427 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°10'54"N 87°48'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.1816900 |
| Longitude | -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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 Highland Park and Elgin
The distance between Highland Park and Elgin is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Highland Park and Elgin. The current time is 19:51:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.86 liters (1.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highland Park and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highland Park to Elgin is $5.59 (diesel $6.66).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.59 | $6.37 | $7.05 | $6.66 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Highland Park and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
