How far is South Chicago, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Chicago and Elgin is 42.67 miles (68.67 km).
Flight distance from South Chicago, IL to Elgin, IL is 42.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Chicago, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 55.14 miles (88.74 km) by car.
Driving from South Chicago to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 20 minutes.
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28095 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°44'23"N 87°33'15"W |
| Latitude | 41.7397700 |
| Longitude | -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 South Chicago and Elgin
The distance between South Chicago and Elgin is 89 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 59 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 South Chicago and Elgin. The current time is 22:54:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.37 liters (1.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Chicago and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Chicago to Elgin is $7.02 (diesel $8.37).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $7.02 | $8 | $8.86 | $8.37 |
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 May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Chicago and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
