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.
#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 |
#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 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 05:56:20.
| 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 November 23, 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.
