How far is Knox, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Knox and Elgin is 127.45 miles (205.11 km).
Flight distance from Knox, IL to Elgin, IL is 127.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Knox to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Knox, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 173.67 miles (279.49 km) by car.
Driving from Knox to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Knox
County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
| Population | 2692 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'3"N 90°15'17"W |
| Latitude | 40.9342000 |
| Longitude | -90.2548500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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 Knox and Elgin
The distance between Knox and Elgin is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Knox and Elgin. The current time is 00:12:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.2 liters (6.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Knox and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Knox to Elgin is $22.1 (diesel $26.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.1 | $25.2 | $27.89 | $26.35 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Knox and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
