How far is Richmond, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Elgin is 30.33 miles (48.81 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, IL to Elgin, IL is 30.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 32.64 miles (52.52 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Richmond
Place in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 1896 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°28'33"N 88°18'21"W |
| Latitude | 42.4758500 |
| Longitude | -88.3059300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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 Richmond and Elgin
The distance between Richmond and Elgin is 53 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 35 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 Richmond and Elgin. The current time is 09:01:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.36 liters (1.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Elgin is $4.15 (diesel $4.95).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $4.15 | $4.74 | $5.24 | $4.95 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
