How far is Cairo, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cairo and Elgin is 350.92 miles (564.76 km).
Flight distance from Cairo, IL to Elgin, IL is 350.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 49 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Cairo to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cairo, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 409.48 miles (659 km) by car.
Driving from Cairo to Elgin will take approximately 06 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Cairo
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°0'19"N 89°10'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.0053300 |
| Longitude | -89.1764600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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 Cairo and Elgin
The distance between Cairo and Elgin is 659 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 19 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 Cairo and Elgin. The current time is 19:10:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 54.7 liters (14.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cairo and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cairo to Elgin is $52.12 (diesel $62.13).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $52.12 | $59.42 | $65.76 | $62.13 |
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 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cairo and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Cape Girardeau, IL to Cairo 31.1 miles (50 km)
Driving distance from McClure, IL to Cairo 30.51 miles (49 km)
Driving distance from Unity, IL to Cairo 12.27 miles (20 km)
