How far is Bloomington, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bloomington and Elgin is 113.51 miles (182.67 km).
Flight distance from Bloomington, IL to Elgin, IL is 113.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Bloomington to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 149.85 miles (241.16 km) by car.
Driving from Bloomington to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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 Bloomington and Elgin
The distance between Bloomington and Elgin is 241 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Bloomington and Elgin. The current time is 17:59:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.02 liters (5.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bloomington and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bloomington to Elgin is $19.07 (diesel $22.74).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.07 | $21.74 | $24.06 | $22.74 |
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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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bloomington and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
