How far is River Forest, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between River Forest and Elgin is 25.86 miles (41.63 km).

Flight distance from River Forest, IL to Elgin, IL is 25.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from River Forest, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 33.07 miles (53.23 km) by car.

Driving from River Forest to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 River Forest

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population 10694
GPS Coordinates 41°53'52"N 87°48'50"W
Latitude 41.8978100
Longitude -87.8139500
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between River Forest and Elgin

The distance between River Forest 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 River Forest and Elgin. The current time is 21:05:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 28 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 4.42 liters (1.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between River Forest and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from River Forest to Elgin is $4.21 (diesel $5.02).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $4.21 $4.8 $5.31 $5.02

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between River Forest and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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