How far is South Elgin, IL from Hastings, IL?
The driving distance from South Elgin, IL to Hastings, IL is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Elgin and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Elgin and Hastings.
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Start on South Center Street
12 m · 7 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
108 m · 7 sec · East State Street
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Continue on State Street Bridge
112 m · 7 sec · State Street Bridge
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Continue on West State Street
570 ft · 15 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto North La Fox Street
79 m · 10 sec · North La Fox Street
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Hopps Road
2852 ft · 59 sec · Hopps Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto McDonald Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · McDonald Road
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Turn left onto Corron Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Corron Road
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Turn left onto Silver Glen Road
1113 ft · 33 sec · Silver Glen Road
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Turn right onto Hastings Drive
950 ft · 42 sec · Hastings Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hastings Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Elgin and Hastings.
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.
McDonald Road
Turn right onto McDonald Road
3.33 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Elgin and Partly Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Elgin to Hastings?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from South Elgin and 4 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Elgin and Partly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside
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 Brookside.
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Elgin and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 5.92 mi (9.52 km).
#1 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hastings
Hastings is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9689200, -88.4023000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hastings (-88.4023, 41.96892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.61 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
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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