How far is West Chicago, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chicago and Elgin is 11.26 miles (18.12 km).
Flight distance from West Chicago, IL to Elgin, IL is 11.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chicago, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 14.3 miles (23.01 km) by car.
Driving from West Chicago to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26593 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'5"N 88°12'14"W |
| Latitude | 41.8847500 |
| Longitude | -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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 West Chicago and Elgin
The distance between West Chicago and Elgin is 23 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 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 West Chicago and Elgin. The current time is 07:42:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.91 liters (0.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chicago and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chicago to Elgin is $1.82 (diesel $2.17).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $1.82 | $2.07 | $2.3 | $2.17 |
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 West Chicago and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
