How far is Princeton, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Princeton and Elgin is 76.59 miles (123.25 km).
Flight distance from Princeton, IL to Elgin, IL is 76.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Princeton to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Princeton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 112.5 miles (181.06 km) by car.
Driving from Princeton to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Princeton
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 7403 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°22'5"N 89°27'53"W |
| Latitude | 41.3680900 |
| Longitude | -89.4648100 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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 Princeton and Elgin
The distance between Princeton and Elgin is 181 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 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 Princeton and Elgin. The current time is 00:38:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.03 liters (3.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Elgin is $14.32 (diesel $17.07).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $14.32 | $16.32 | $18.07 | $17.07 |
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 Princeton and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
