How far is New Salem, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New Salem and Elgin is 209.48 miles (337.12 km).
Flight distance from New Salem, IL to Elgin, IL is 209.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from New Salem to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New Salem, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 288.48 miles (464.26 km) by car.
Driving from New Salem to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 36 minutes.
#1 New Salem
Township in Pike County, Illinois
| Population | 5337 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'27"N 90°50'51"W |
| Latitude | 39.7075500 |
| Longitude | -90.8476300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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 New Salem and Elgin
The distance between New Salem and Elgin is 464 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 09 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 New Salem and Elgin. The current time is 07:53:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.53 liters (10.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Salem and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Salem to Elgin is $36.72 (diesel $43.77).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.72 | $41.86 | $46.33 | $43.77 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New Salem and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
