How far is Quincy, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Quincy and Elgin is 218.41 miles (351.49 km).

Flight distance from Quincy, IL to Elgin, IL is 218.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Quincy to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Quincy, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 302.47 miles (486.78 km) by car.

Driving from Quincy to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population 39589
GPS Coordinates 39°56'8"N 91°24'36"W
Latitude 39.9356000
Longitude -91.4098700
Altitude 173
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Quincy and Elgin

The distance between Quincy and Elgin is 487 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 24 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 Quincy and Elgin. The current time is 20:41:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.4 liters (10.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Quincy and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Quincy to Elgin is $38.5 (diesel $45.9).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $38.5 $43.89 $48.57 $45.9

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Quincy and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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