How far is Jacksonville, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jacksonville and Elgin is 188.88 miles (303.97 km).
Flight distance from Jacksonville, IL to Elgin, IL is 188.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Jacksonville to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 268.1 miles (431.46 km) by car.
Driving from Jacksonville to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'2"N 90°13'44"W |
| Latitude | 39.7339400 |
| Longitude | -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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 Jacksonville and Elgin
The distance between Jacksonville and Elgin is 431 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 Jacksonville and Elgin. The current time is 12:14:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 49 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 35.81 liters (9.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jacksonville and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jacksonville to Elgin is $34.12 (diesel $40.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $34.12 | $38.9 | $43.05 | $40.68 |
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 Jacksonville and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
