How far is Sidney, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sidney and Elgin is 139.45 miles (224.43 km).
Flight distance from Sidney, IL to Elgin, IL is 139.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Sidney to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sidney, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 184.29 miles (296.59 km) by car.
Driving from Sidney to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Sidney
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1172 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°1'30"N 88°4'24"W |
| Latitude | 40.0250300 |
| Longitude | -88.0733700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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 Sidney and Elgin
The distance between Sidney and Elgin is 297 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 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 Sidney and Elgin. The current time is 03:01:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.62 liters (6.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sidney and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sidney to Elgin is $23.46 (diesel $27.96).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.46 | $26.74 | $29.6 | $27.96 |
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 Sidney and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
