How far is Murphysboro, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Elgin is 300.45 miles (483.53 km).
Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Elgin, IL is 300.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 378.35 miles (608.9 km) by car.
Driving from Murphysboro to Elgin will take approximately 06 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Murphysboro
Town in Illinois
| Population | 7384 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W |
| Latitude | 37.7645000 |
| Longitude | -89.3350900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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 Murphysboro and Elgin
The distance between Murphysboro and Elgin is 609 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 45 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 Murphysboro and Elgin. The current time is 08:12:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.54 liters (13.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Elgin is $48.16 (diesel $57.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $48.16 | $54.9 | $60.76 | $57.41 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murphysboro and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
