How far is Carlinville, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carlinville and Elgin is 208.17 miles (335.01 km).
Flight distance from Carlinville, IL to Elgin, IL is 208.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Carlinville to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carlinville, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 280.52 miles (451.46 km) by car.
Driving from Carlinville to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Carlinville
City in Illinois
| Population | 5441 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°16'47"N 89°52'54"W |
| Latitude | 39.2797700 |
| Longitude | -89.8817700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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 Carlinville and Elgin
The distance between Carlinville and Elgin is 451 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 00 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 Carlinville and Elgin. The current time is 18:48:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.47 liters (9.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carlinville and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carlinville to Elgin is $35.71 (diesel $42.57).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.71 | $40.7 | $45.05 | $42.57 |
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 April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carlinville and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
