How far is Malta, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Malta, IL to Elgin, IL is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Elgin.
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Start on Adams Street
21 m · 8 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
2139 ft · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1823 ft · 51 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Sycamore Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sycamore Road
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2977 ft · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
16.7 mi · 27 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
3148 ft · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1260 ft · 20 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Larkin Avenue
2317 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Larkin Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Larkin Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Avenue
2931 ft · 1 min · West Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
100 m · 16 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
1719 ft · 55 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malta and 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.
Plank Road
Turn right onto Plank Road
16.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Malta and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malta to Elgin?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Malta and 21 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Malta and Mostly Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).
#1 Malta
Village in Illinois, US
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 41.9297500, -88.8609200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
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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