How far is Colfax, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colfax and Elgin is 103.07 miles (165.87 km).
Flight distance from Colfax, IL to Elgin, IL is 103.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Colfax to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colfax, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 131.58 miles (211.76 km) by car.
Driving from Colfax to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Colfax
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1009 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°34'1"N 88°36'59"W |
| Latitude | 40.5669800 |
| Longitude | -88.6164500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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 Colfax and Elgin
The distance between Colfax and Elgin is 212 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 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 Colfax and Elgin. The current time is 18:49:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.58 liters (4.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Elgin is $16.75 (diesel $19.97).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.75 | $19.09 | $21.13 | $19.97 |
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 April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colfax and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
