How far is Pekin, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pekin and Elgin is 123.65 miles (199 km).

Flight distance from Pekin, IL to Elgin, IL is 123.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Pekin to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pekin, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 160.66 miles (258.56 km) by car.

Driving from Pekin to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Pekin

County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois

Population 31808
GPS Coordinates 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W
Latitude 40.5675400
Longitude -89.6406600
Altitude 153
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Pekin and Elgin

The distance between Pekin and Elgin is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Pekin and Elgin. The current time is 02:07:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.46 liters (5.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pekin and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pekin to Elgin is $20.45 (diesel $24.38).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $20.45 $23.31 $25.8 $24.38

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 Pekin and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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