How far is Seneca, IL from Elgin, IL?

Fastest route

The distance between Seneca, Illinois and Elgin, Illinois is approximately 49 miles (79 kilometers). To reach Elgin from Seneca, you can take the following directions: Take E 29th Rd, IL-71 E, IL-47 N, Bliss Rd, State Rte 31 N, and S Grove Ave.

Directions

• 🚗 Start by heading north on E 29th Rd/N Main St toward E Lincoln St.
• 🔄 Follow the road and turn left onto E 30th Rd/County Line Rd.
• 🚦 Turn left onto IL-47 N/S Bridge St and continue on IL-47 N.
• 🗺️ Turn left onto Main St/Main Street Rd.
• ➡️ Take a right onto Bunker Rd.
• ➡️ Turn right onto W Keslinger Rd and continue onto Burlington Rd.
• 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Bolcum Rd.
• ➡️ Turn right onto Silver Glen Rd.
• ⬅️ Turn left onto State Rte 31 N.
• ➡️ Finally, turn right onto National St.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🛣️ Plan your trip in advance and familiarize yourself with the route using a GPS or map application.
• ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey, as there may not be many gas stations along the way.
• 🚧 Be aware of any road construction or traffic updates that may affect your route. Check for real-time traffic information.
• 🚗 Follow the posted speed limits and drive safely throughout your journey.
• 📱 Keep your mobile phone charged and accessible for emergencies or if you need to contact someone during the trip.
• 🚘 Take regular breaks to rest and stretch during the drive to maintain alertness.
• 📝 Note down key landmarks or notable intersections along the way to help navigate the route.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Seneca and Elgin is 52.96 miles (85.23 km).

Flight distance from Seneca, IL to Elgin, IL is 52.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Seneca to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Seneca, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 63.34 miles (101.94 km) by car.

Driving from Seneca to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.

#1 Seneca

Village in Illinois

Population	2179
GPS Coordinates	41°18'40"N 88°36'35"W
Latitude	41.3111400
Longitude	-88.6097900
Altitude	155
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

Estimated Travel Time Between Seneca and Elgin

The distance between Seneca and Elgin is 102 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 07 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 Seneca and Elgin. The current time is 05:40:11.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.46 liters (2.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Seneca and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Seneca to Elgin is $8.06 (diesel $9.61).

Illinois gas prices.

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 Seneca and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.