How far is Edgewater, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Edgewater and Elgin is 31.91 miles (51.35 km).
Flight distance from Edgewater, IL to Elgin, IL is 31.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Edgewater, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 38.48 miles (61.93 km) by car.
Driving from Edgewater to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Edgewater
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°59'0"N 87°39'50"W |
| Latitude | 41.9833700 |
| Longitude | -87.6639500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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 Edgewater and Elgin
The distance between Edgewater and Elgin is 62 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 41 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 Edgewater and Elgin. The current time is 08:55:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.14 liters (1.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Edgewater and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Edgewater to Elgin is $4.9 (diesel $5.84).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $4.9 | $5.58 | $6.18 | $5.84 |
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 26, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Edgewater and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
