How far is Gillespie, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gillespie and Elgin is 216.49 miles (348.4 km).
Flight distance from Gillespie, IL to Elgin, IL is 216.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Gillespie to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gillespie, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 268.35 miles (431.86 km) by car.
Driving from Gillespie to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Gillespie
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 3048 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°7'47"N 89°49'10"W |
| Latitude | 39.1297700 |
| Longitude | -89.8195400 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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 Gillespie and Elgin
The distance between Gillespie and Elgin is 432 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 47 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 Gillespie and Elgin. The current time is 20:21:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.84 liters (9.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gillespie and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gillespie to Elgin is $34.16 (diesel $40.72).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $34.16 | $38.94 | $43.09 | $40.72 |
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 Gillespie and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
