How far is Hastings, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Hastings, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and South Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and South Elgin.
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Start on Hastings Drive
950 ft · 47 sec · Hastings Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Glen Road
1113 ft · 34 sec · Silver Glen Road
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Turn right onto Corron Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Corron Road
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Turn right onto McDonald Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · McDonald Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Hopps Road
2852 ft · 57 sec · Hopps Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Spring Street
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Turn right onto North La Fox Street
79 m · 12 sec · North La Fox Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
570 ft · 11 sec · West State Street
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Continue on State Street Bridge
112 m · 7 sec · State Street Bridge
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Continue on East State Street
108 m · 9 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and South Elgin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
McDonald Road
Turn right onto McDonald Road
3.33 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Hastings and Mostly Cloudy near South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Hastings and 3.5 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Cloudy near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 5.92 mi (9.52 km).
#1 Hastings
Hastings is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9689200, -88.4023000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Center Street (-88.292363, 41.994189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.61 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
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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