How far is Hometown, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hometown and Elgin is 35.17 miles (56.61 km).
Flight distance from Hometown, IL to Elgin, IL is 35.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hometown, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 52.37 miles (84.29 km) by car.
Driving from Hometown to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Hometown
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°44'4"N 87°43'53"W |
| Latitude | 41.7344800 |
| Longitude | -87.7314400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 Hometown and Elgin
The distance between Hometown and Elgin is 84 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Hometown and Elgin. The current time is 00:50:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7 liters (1.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hometown and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hometown to Elgin is $6.67 (diesel $7.95).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $6.67 | $7.6 | $8.41 | $7.95 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hometown and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
