How far is Ottawa, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ottawa and Elgin is 55.88 miles (89.93 km).
Flight distance from Ottawa, IL to Elgin, IL is 55.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Ottawa to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ottawa, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 64.55 miles (103.89 km) by car.
Driving from Ottawa to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Ottawa
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18097 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°20'44"N 88°50'33"W |
| Latitude | 41.3455900 |
| Longitude | -88.8425800 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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 Ottawa and Elgin
The distance between Ottawa and Elgin is 104 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Ottawa and Elgin. The current time is 20:15:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.62 liters (2.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ottawa and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ottawa to Elgin is $8.22 (diesel $9.79).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $8.22 | $9.37 | $10.37 | $9.79 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ottawa and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
