How far is South Elgin, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Elgin and Springfield is 167.11 miles (268.94 km).
Flight distance from South Elgin, IL to Springfield, IL is 167.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from South Elgin to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Elgin, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 208.45 miles (335.46 km) by car.
Driving from South Elgin to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 30 minutes.
#1 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24646 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°59'39"N 88°17'32"W |
| Latitude | 41.9941900 |
| Longitude | -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between South Elgin and Springfield
The distance between South Elgin and Springfield is 335 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 43 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 South Elgin and Springfield. The current time is 01:02:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.84 liters (7.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Elgin and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Elgin to Springfield is $26.53 (diesel $31.63).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $26.53 | $30.25 | $33.47 | $31.63 |
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 22, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Elgin and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
