How far is Frankfort, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Frankfort and Elgin is 287.74 miles (463.07 km).
Flight distance from Frankfort, IL to Elgin, IL is 287.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Frankfort to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Frankfort, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 349.36 miles (562.24 km) by car.
Driving from Frankfort to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 19411 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'0"N 88°54'8"W |
| Latitude | 37.9000500 |
| Longitude | -88.9022900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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 Frankfort and Elgin
The distance between Frankfort and Elgin is 562 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 14 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 Frankfort and Elgin. The current time is 08:02:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.67 liters (12.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Frankfort and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Frankfort to Elgin is $44.47 (diesel $53.01).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $44.47 | $50.69 | $56.1 | $53.01 |
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 Frankfort and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
