How far is Prophetstown, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prophetstown and Elgin is 88.84 miles (142.98 km).
Flight distance from Prophetstown, IL to Elgin, IL is 88.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Prophetstown to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prophetstown, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 104.58 miles (168.31 km) by car.
Driving from Prophetstown to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Prophetstown
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1919 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'17"N 89°56'10"W |
| Latitude | 41.6714200 |
| Longitude | -89.9362200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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 Prophetstown and Elgin
The distance between Prophetstown and Elgin is 168 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Prophetstown and Elgin. The current time is 04:31:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.97 liters (3.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prophetstown and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prophetstown to Elgin is $13.31 (diesel $15.87).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $13.31 | $15.17 | $16.79 | $15.87 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prophetstown and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
