How far is Altamont, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Altamont and Elgin is 207.03 miles (333.18 km).
Flight distance from Altamont, IL to Elgin, IL is 207.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Altamont to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Altamont, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 261.17 miles (420.31 km) by car.
Driving from Altamont to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Altamont
City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2350 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'43"N 88°44'53"W |
| Latitude | 39.0619900 |
| Longitude | -88.7481100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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 Altamont and Elgin
The distance between Altamont and Elgin is 420 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 40 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 Altamont and Elgin. The current time is 06:22:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.89 liters (9.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Altamont and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Altamont to Elgin is $33.24 (diesel $39.63).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $33.24 | $37.9 | $41.94 | $39.63 |
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 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Altamont and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
