How far is Independence, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Elgin is 217.29 miles (349.69 km).
Flight distance from Independence, IL to Elgin, IL is 217.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Independence to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 292.63 miles (470.94 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1044 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'53"N 90°47'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.5314400 |
| Longitude | -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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 Independence and Elgin
The distance between Independence and Elgin is 471 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 13 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 Independence and Elgin. The current time is 00:23:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.09 liters (10.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Elgin is $37.25 (diesel $44.4).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.25 | $42.46 | $46.99 | $44.4 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
