How far is Crete, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Crete and Elgin is 52.91 miles (85.15 km).
Flight distance from Crete, IL to Elgin, IL is 52.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Crete to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Crete, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 79.86 miles (128.52 km) by car.
Driving from Crete to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Crete
Town in the U.S. state of Illinois
| Population | 8493 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°26'40"N 87°37'53"W |
| Latitude | 41.4444800 |
| Longitude | -87.6314300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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 Crete and Elgin
The distance between Crete and Elgin is 129 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 25 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 Crete and Elgin. The current time is 09:56:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.67 liters (2.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Crete and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Crete to Elgin is $10.16 (diesel $12.12).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $10.16 | $11.59 | $12.82 | $12.12 |
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 Crete and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
