How far is Joliet, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Joliet and Elgin is 36.82 miles (59.25 km).
Flight distance from Joliet, IL to Elgin, IL is 36.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Joliet to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Joliet, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 64.81 miles (104.31 km) by car.
Driving from Joliet to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
| Population | 85583 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.5251900 |
| Longitude | -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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 Joliet and Elgin
The distance between Joliet and Elgin is 104 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 09 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 Joliet and Elgin. The current time is 02:11:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.66 liters (2.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joliet and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joliet to Elgin is $8.25 (diesel $9.83).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $8.25 | $9.4 | $10.41 | $9.83 |
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 Joliet and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
