How far is Harris, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Harris and Elgin is 165.87 miles (266.94 km).
Flight distance from Harris, IL to Elgin, IL is 165.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Harris to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Harris, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 212.54 miles (342.05 km) by car.
Driving from Harris to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Harris
Township in Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 8404 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°40'35"N 87°42'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.6764200 |
| Longitude | -87.7053000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Harris and Elgin
The distance between Harris and Elgin is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 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 Harris and Elgin. The current time is 06:28:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.39 liters (7.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harris and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harris to Elgin is $27.05 (diesel $32.25).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $27.05 | $30.84 | $34.13 | $32.25 |
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 July 14, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harris and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
