How far is Reading, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Reading and Elgin is 73.31 miles (117.99 km).

Flight distance from Reading, IL to Elgin, IL is 73.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Reading to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Reading, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 87.5 miles (140.81 km) by car.

Driving from Reading to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Reading

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population 1860
GPS Coordinates 41°4'0"N 88°51'15"W
Latitude 41.0667000
Longitude -88.8542400
Altitude 190
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and Elgin

The distance between Reading and Elgin is 141 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 33 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 Reading and Elgin. The current time is 07:49:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.69 liters (3.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to Elgin is $11.14 (diesel $13.28).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $11.14 $12.7 $14.05 $13.28

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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