How far is Grafton, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Grafton and Elgin is 240.13 miles (386.45 km).
Flight distance from Grafton, IL to Elgin, IL is 240.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Grafton to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Grafton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 326.87 miles (526.05 km) by car.
Driving from Grafton to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Grafton
Town in Illinois, United States
| Population | 691 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°58'12"N 90°25'53"W |
| Latitude | 38.9700500 |
| Longitude | -90.4315000 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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 Grafton and Elgin
The distance between Grafton and Elgin is 526 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 50 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 Grafton and Elgin. The current time is 00:21:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.66 liters (11.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grafton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grafton to Elgin is $41.6 (diesel $49.6).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $41.6 | $47.43 | $52.49 | $49.6 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grafton and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
