How far is Highland Park, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Highland Park and Elgin is 26.59 miles (42.79 km).

Flight distance from Highland Park, IL to Elgin, IL is 26.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Highland Park, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 43.9 miles (70.66 km) by car.

Driving from Highland Park to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Highland Park

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 29427
GPS Coordinates 42°10'54"N 87°48'1"W
Latitude 42.1816900
Longitude -87.8003400
Altitude 212
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Highland Park and Elgin

The distance between Highland Park and Elgin is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 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 Highland Park and Elgin. The current time is 13:26:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.86 liters (1.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highland Park and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highland Park to Elgin is $5.59 (diesel $6.66).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $5.59 $6.37 $7.05 $6.66

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Highland Park and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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