How far is Elgin, IL from Dixon, CA?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Dixon, CA is about 2041.5 miles (3285.4 km), with a travel time of about 35h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1774.8 miles (2856.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 70h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Dixon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Dixon.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Villa Street
2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street
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Turn right onto East National Street
2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burlington Road
54 m · 4 sec · Burlington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burlington Road
1532 ft · 33 sec · Burlington Road
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Continue on LaFox Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · LaFox Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Des Moines
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
185.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
580.6 mi · 9 hr 35 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
632.7 mi · 10 hr 37 min
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Dixon, Currey Road
1110 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
1318 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West A Street
68 m · 4 sec · West A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Dixon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
633 mi · 10h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Dixon?
The road trip is about 2041.5 miles (3285.4 km) and usually takes 35h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1018.9 miles from Elgin and 1022.5 miles from Dixon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1774.8 miles (2856.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 266.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $271.66 one way or $543.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 640.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Elgin and Dixon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 1774.83 mi (2856.31 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dixon
Place in Solano county, California, USA
| Population | 20,440 |
| Coordinates | 38.4454600, -121.8233000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 68h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 51h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 34h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 29h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $271.66 | $543.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $306.39 | $612.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $335.27 | $670.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $382.10 | $764.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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