How far is South Chicago Heights, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Chicago Heights and Elgin is 50.77 miles (81.7 km).

Flight distance from South Chicago Heights, IL to Elgin, IL is 50.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from South Chicago Heights to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Chicago Heights, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 75.1 miles (120.86 km) by car.

Driving from South Chicago Heights to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 South Chicago Heights

Village in United States of America

Population 3957
GPS Coordinates 41°28'51"N 87°38'16"W
Latitude 41.4808700
Longitude -87.6378200
Altitude 218
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 South Chicago Heights and Elgin

The distance between South Chicago Heights and Elgin is 121 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 20 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 South Chicago Heights and Elgin. The current time is 05:30:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.03 liters (2.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Chicago Heights and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Chicago Heights to Elgin is $9.56 (diesel $11.39).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $9.56 $10.9 $12.06 $11.39

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Chicago Heights 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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