How far is Mason City, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mason City and Elgin is 146.67 miles (236.04 km).
Flight distance from Mason City, IL to Elgin, IL is 146.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Mason City to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mason City, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 202.01 miles (325.1 km) by car.
Driving from Mason City to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Mason City
Township in Mason County, Illinois
| Population | 2088 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°12'8"N 89°41'53"W |
| Latitude | 40.2022700 |
| Longitude | -89.6981600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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 Mason City and Elgin
The distance between Mason City and Elgin is 325 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 36 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 Mason City and Elgin. The current time is 17:27:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.98 liters (7.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mason City and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mason City to Elgin is $25.71 (diesel $30.65).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.71 | $29.31 | $32.44 | $30.65 |
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 June 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mason City and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
