How far is Rock Island, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Island and Elgin is 123.87 miles (199.36 km).
Flight distance from Rock Island, IL to Elgin, IL is 123.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rock Island to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Island, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 171.75 miles (276.4 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Island to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Rock Island
City in Illinois
| Population | 36870 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'34"N 90°34'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.5094800 |
| Longitude | -90.5787500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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 Rock Island and Elgin
The distance between Rock Island and Elgin is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Rock Island and Elgin. The current time is 01:53:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.94 liters (6.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Island and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Island to Elgin is $21.86 (diesel $26.06).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.86 | $24.92 | $27.58 | $26.06 |
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 Rock Island and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
