How far is Swansea, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Swansea and Elgin is 258.23 miles (415.59 km).
Flight distance from Swansea, IL to Elgin, IL is 258.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Swansea to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Swansea, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 330.45 miles (531.81 km) by car.
Driving from Swansea to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Swansea
Village in St. Clair County, Illinois
| Population | 13276 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'2"N 89°59'20"W |
| Latitude | 38.5339400 |
| Longitude | -89.9889900 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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 Swansea and Elgin
The distance between Swansea and Elgin is 532 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 54 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 Swansea and Elgin. The current time is 07:16:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.14 liters (11.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Swansea and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Swansea to Elgin is $42.06 (diesel $50.14).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $42.06 | $47.95 | $53.07 | $50.14 |
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 May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Swansea and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
