How far is Galesburg, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galesburg and Elgin is 131.77 miles (212.07 km).
Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Elgin, IL is 131.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 171.6 miles (276.17 km) by car.
Driving from Galesburg to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29803 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W |
| Latitude | 40.9478200 |
| Longitude | -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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 Galesburg and Elgin
The distance between Galesburg and Elgin is 276 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Galesburg and Elgin. The current time is 14:16:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.92 liters (6.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Elgin is $21.84 (diesel $26.04).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.84 | $24.9 | $27.56 | $26.04 |
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 Galesburg and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
