How far is Ford Heights, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ford Heights and Elgin is 51.06 miles (82.18 km).
Flight distance from Ford Heights, IL to Elgin, IL is 51.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Ford Heights to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ford Heights, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 71.65 miles (115.31 km) by car.
Driving from Ford Heights to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Ford Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 2647 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'23"N 87°35'30"W |
| Latitude | 41.5064200 |
| Longitude | -87.5917100 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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 Ford Heights and Elgin
The distance between Ford Heights and Elgin is 115 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 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 Ford Heights and Elgin. The current time is 18:00:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.57 liters (2.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ford Heights and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ford Heights to Elgin is $9.12 (diesel $10.87).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $9.12 | $10.4 | $11.51 | $10.87 |
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 May 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ford Heights and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
