How far is South Elgin, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Elgin and Chicago is 34.49 miles (55.5 km).
Flight distance from South Elgin, IL to Chicago, IL is 34.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Elgin, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 44.88 miles (72.23 km) by car.
Driving from South Elgin to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 01 minutes.
#1 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24646 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°59'39"N 88°17'32"W |
| Latitude | 41.9941900 |
| Longitude | -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between South Elgin and Chicago
The distance between South Elgin and Chicago is 72 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 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 Elgin and Chicago. The current time is 16:03:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6 liters (1.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Elgin and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Elgin to Chicago is $5.71 (diesel $6.81).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.71 | $6.51 | $7.21 | $6.81 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Elgin and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
