How far is Richwoods, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richwoods and Elgin is 216.15 miles (347.86 km).
Flight distance from Richwoods, IL to Elgin, IL is 216.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Richwoods to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richwoods, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 288.52 miles (464.33 km) by car.
Driving from Richwoods to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Richwoods
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 5724 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°57'29"N 87°33'15"W |
| Latitude | 38.9581000 |
| Longitude | -87.5541900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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 Richwoods and Elgin
The distance between Richwoods and Elgin is 464 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 09 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 Richwoods and Elgin. The current time is 06:41:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.54 liters (10.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richwoods and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richwoods to Elgin is $36.72 (diesel $43.78).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.72 | $41.86 | $46.33 | $43.78 |
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 Richwoods and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
