How far is Zion, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Zion and Elgin is 36.39 miles (58.56 km).
Flight distance from Zion, IL to Elgin, IL is 36.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Zion to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Zion, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 63.05 miles (101.46 km) by car.
Driving from Zion to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Zion
City in Lake County, Illinois, US
| Population | 23321 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°26'46"N 87°49'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.4461300 |
| Longitude | -87.8328500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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 Zion and Elgin
The distance between Zion and Elgin is 101 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 Zion and Elgin. The current time is 07:41:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.42 liters (2.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Zion and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Zion to Elgin is $8.02 (diesel $9.57).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $8.02 | $9.15 | $10.12 | $9.57 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Zion and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
