How far is Pontiac, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pontiac and Elgin is 254.69 miles (409.89 km).
Flight distance from Pontiac, IL to Elgin, IL is 254.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Pontiac to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pontiac, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 327.72 miles (527.41 km) by car.
Driving from Pontiac to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Pontiac
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 11176 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°35'14"N 89°59'5"W |
| Latitude | 38.5872700 |
| Longitude | -89.9848300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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 Pontiac and Elgin
The distance between Pontiac and Elgin is 527 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 51 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 Pontiac and Elgin. The current time is 03:22:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.78 liters (11.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pontiac and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pontiac to Elgin is $41.71 (diesel $49.73).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $41.71 | $47.55 | $52.63 | $49.73 |
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 Pontiac and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
