Distance from Houston to Elgin (Township) by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Elgin (Township) (IL) is 933 miles or 1502 kilometers or 811 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Elgin (Township) is 1065 miles (1714 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 132 miles or 212 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Elgin (Township), IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Elgin (Township) is 933 miles or 1502 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Elgin (Township), is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Elgin (Township)?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Elgin (Township), IL is 2 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Elgin (Township) Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Elgin (Township), IL
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Elgin (Township), IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Elgin (Township), Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Elgin (Township), IL

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Elgin (Township), Illinois is 1065 miles or 1714 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Elgin (Township), IL is 1065 miles or 1714 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Elgin (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Elgin (Township), Illinois is approximately 1065 miles (1714 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Elgin (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Elgin (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Elgin (Township) take?
Houston and Elgin (Township) are 20 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Elgin (Township)

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Elgin (Township) (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Elgin (Township)
2025-12-19, 02:51:03 CST2025-12-19, 02:51:03 CST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Elgin (Township) Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Elgin (Township), IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1065 mi 1714 km 924.85 nmi
Straight line distance 933 mi 1502 km 811 nmi
Difference 132 mi 212 km 113 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Elgin (Township) Details

Elgin (Township) is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 1' 34'' Longitude: W 88° 19' 5.6''
Latitude42.0261
Longitude-88.31822
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Elgin (Township)

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Elgin (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 35 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 46 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 25 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 23 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 36 minutes