How far is Waterloo, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waterloo and Elgin is 274.08 miles (441.09 km).
Flight distance from Waterloo, IL to Elgin, IL is 274.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Waterloo to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waterloo, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 347 miles (558.44 km) by car.
Driving from Waterloo to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10536 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'9"N 90°8'59"W |
| Latitude | 38.3358900 |
| Longitude | -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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 Waterloo and Elgin
The distance between Waterloo and Elgin is 558 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 12 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 Waterloo and Elgin. The current time is 04:04:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.35 liters (12.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Elgin is $44.17 (diesel $52.65).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $44.17 | $50.35 | $55.72 | $52.65 |
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 Waterloo and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
