How far is Petersburg, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Elgin is 162.04 miles (260.77 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, IL to Elgin, IL is 162.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 221.99 miles (357.26 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
City in Menard County, Illinois
| Population | 2190 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°0'42"N 89°50'53"W |
| Latitude | 40.0117200 |
| Longitude | -89.8481700 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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 Petersburg and Elgin
The distance between Petersburg and Elgin is 357 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 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 Petersburg and Elgin. The current time is 04:17:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.65 liters (7.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Elgin is $28.26 (diesel $33.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $28.26 | $32.21 | $35.65 | $33.68 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
