How far is East Alton, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Alton and Elgin is 238.38 miles (383.64 km).
Flight distance from East Alton, IL to Elgin, IL is 238.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from East Alton to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Alton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 314.93 miles (506.83 km) by car.
Driving from East Alton to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 53 minutes.
#1 East Alton
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5922 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'49"N 90°6'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.8803300 |
| Longitude | -90.1112200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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 East Alton and Elgin
The distance between East Alton and Elgin is 507 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 37 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 East Alton and Elgin. The current time is 01:43:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.07 liters (11.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Alton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Alton to Elgin is $40.08 (diesel $47.79).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $40.08 | $45.7 | $50.57 | $47.79 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between East Alton and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
