How far is Preston, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Elgin is 284.14 miles (457.27 km).
Flight distance from Preston, IL to Elgin, IL is 284.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Preston to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 350.55 miles (564.15 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Preston
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1203 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°6'22"N 89°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.1061600 |
| Longitude | -89.8601000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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 Preston and Elgin
The distance between Preston and Elgin is 564 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 16 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 Preston and Elgin. The current time is 02:20:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.82 liters (12.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Elgin is $44.62 (diesel $53.19).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $44.62 | $50.86 | $56.29 | $53.19 |
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 Preston and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
