How far is McHenry, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between McHenry and Elgin is 20.47 miles (32.95 km).
Flight distance from McHenry, IL to Elgin, IL is 20.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from McHenry, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 22.12 miles (35.6 km) by car.
Driving from McHenry to Elgin will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 McHenry
City in Illinois
| Population | 27100 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°20'0"N 88°16'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.3333500 |
| Longitude | -88.2667500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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 McHenry and Elgin
The distance between McHenry and Elgin is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 McHenry and Elgin. The current time is 18:17:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.95 liters (0.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between McHenry and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from McHenry to Elgin is $2.82 (diesel $3.36).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $2.82 | $3.21 | $3.55 | $3.36 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between McHenry and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
