How far is Elgin, IL from Champaign, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elgin and Champaign is 132.73 miles (213.61 km).

Flight distance from Elgin, IL to Champaign, IL is 132.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Elgin to Champaign with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elgin, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 178.24 miles (286.85 km) by car.

Driving from Elgin to Champaign will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.

Population 89390
GPS Coordinates 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W
Latitude 40.1164200
Longitude -88.2433800
Altitude 225
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Elgin and Champaign

The distance between Elgin and Champaign is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Elgin and Champaign. The current time is 01:18:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.81 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Champaign is $22.69 (diesel $27.05).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.69 $25.86 $28.62 $27.05

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Champaign (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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