How far is Homer, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Homer and Elgin is 139.38 miles (224.31 km).
Flight distance from Homer, IL to Elgin, IL is 139.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Homer to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Homer, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 177.05 miles (284.93 km) by car.
Driving from Homer to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Homer
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1143 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°2'5"N 87°57'29"W |
| Latitude | 40.0347600 |
| Longitude | -87.9580900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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 Homer and Elgin
The distance between Homer and Elgin is 285 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 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 Homer and Elgin. The current time is 12:15:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.65 liters (6.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Homer and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Homer to Elgin is $22.53 (diesel $26.86).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.53 | $25.69 | $28.43 | $26.86 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Homer and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
