How far is Watseka, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watseka and Elgin is 91.59 miles (147.4 km).
Flight distance from Watseka, IL to Elgin, IL is 91.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Watseka to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watseka, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 127.15 miles (204.63 km) by car.
Driving from Watseka to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Watseka
City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4694 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°46'34"N 87°44'11"W |
| Latitude | 40.7761500 |
| Longitude | -87.7364200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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 Watseka and Elgin
The distance between Watseka and Elgin is 205 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 16 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 Watseka and Elgin. The current time is 18:59:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.98 liters (4.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watseka and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watseka to Elgin is $16.18 (diesel $19.29).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.18 | $18.45 | $20.42 | $19.29 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watseka and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
