How far is Galena, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galena and Elgin is 112.97 miles (181.81 km).
Flight distance from Galena, IL to Elgin, IL is 112.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Galena to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 126.83 miles (204.12 km) by car.
Driving from Galena to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3151 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.4166700 |
| Longitude | -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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 Galena and Elgin
The distance between Galena and Elgin is 204 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Galena and Elgin. The current time is 20:00:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.94 liters (4.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Elgin is $16.14 (diesel $19.24).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.14 | $18.4 | $20.37 | $19.24 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galena and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
