How far is Carbondale, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carbondale and Elgin is 301.89 miles (485.84 km).

Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Elgin, IL is 301.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 372.82 miles (600 km) by car.

Driving from Carbondale to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Carbondale

City in Illinois, USA

Population 25036
GPS Coordinates 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W
Latitude 37.7272700
Longitude -89.2167500
Altitude 126
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Carbondale and Elgin

The distance between Carbondale and Elgin is 600 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 39 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 Carbondale and Elgin. The current time is 10:05:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.8 liters (13.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Elgin is $47.45 (diesel $56.57).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $47.45 $54.1 $59.87 $56.57

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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