How far is Forsyth, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forsyth and Elgin is 149.56 miles (240.69 km).
Flight distance from Forsyth, IL to Elgin, IL is 149.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Forsyth to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forsyth, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 193.41 miles (311.27 km) by car.
Driving from Forsyth to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Forsyth
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3465 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°55'57"N 88°57'4"W |
| Latitude | 39.9325400 |
| Longitude | -88.9511900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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 Forsyth and Elgin
The distance between Forsyth and Elgin is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 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 Forsyth and Elgin. The current time is 16:01:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.83 liters (6.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forsyth and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forsyth to Elgin is $24.62 (diesel $29.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.62 | $28.06 | $31.06 | $29.35 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forsyth and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
