How far is Pekin, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pekin and Elgin is 123.65 miles (199 km).
Flight distance from Pekin, IL to Elgin, IL is 123.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Pekin to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pekin, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 160.66 miles (258.56 km) by car.
Driving from Pekin to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Pekin
County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 31808 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W |
| Latitude | 40.5675400 |
| Longitude | -89.6406600 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Pekin and Elgin
The distance between Pekin and Elgin is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Pekin and Elgin. The current time is 08:37:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.46 liters (5.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pekin and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pekin to Elgin is $20.45 (diesel $24.38).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $20.45 | $23.31 | $25.8 | $24.38 |
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 Pekin and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
